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title: "Help! My fig plant went from this to this.. How do I fix it?"
description: "Help! My fig plant went from this to this.. How do I fix it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/0rgPEQsoSDnio2LaF8Sklo"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "T"
published: "2025-09-22T06:06:04.914783Z"
language: "en"
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# Help! My fig plant went from this to this.. How do I fix it?

_Posted by T on 2025-09-22_

Help! My fig plant went from this to this.. How do I fix it?

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## 4 comments

### Ash commented on 2025-09-22

Looks like root rot might be wrong tho id remove the soil clean the roots with apple cider vinegar and plant in fresh dry soil

#### Ash replied on 2025-09-22

Also sprinkle cinnamon on the soil top to prevent pests

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-09-22

Cut the dead or drying long stem off and don't water it so much. It should recover..

### Mads commented on 2025-09-22

Also, more light.

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