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title: "On a last ditch effort, I removed my dying galaxy from its pot, got…"
description: "On a last ditch effort, I removed my dying galaxy from its pot, got it out of its soil and placed it just in water. Roots are looking pretty brown so it may be…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/OlXJnDLnr4XbLEVYt7PREG"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "PlantNewbSTL"
published: "2025-10-02T13:07:29.270959Z"
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# On a last ditch effort, I removed my dying galaxy from its pot, got…

_Posted by PlantNewbSTL on 2025-10-02_

On a last ditch effort, I removed my dying galaxy from its pot, got it out of its soil and placed it just in water. Roots are looking pretty brown so it may be too late. But I’ll keep trying.

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BGduzkZPrV2C_NxpjjEePggxyozqxGuHbQNv9an03qY/3xBG1HHdSkGus60nXQsuMA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BGduzkZPrV2C_NxpjjEePggxyozqxGuHbQNv9an03qY/reInA0ClR-G0KFemW-NyJA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BGduzkZPrV2C_NxpjjEePggxyozqxGuHbQNv9an03qY/eoQOXel4Tkm72Hpi492oKw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BGduzkZPrV2C_NxpjjEePggxyozqxGuHbQNv9an03qY/t0KI8i0SQJK1e8TQ1tf3dw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-10-02

Aww dang I'm sorry 😞 however there's nothing wrong with trying. It could maybe grow new leaves. Good luck 🙌

#### PlantNewbSTL replied on 2025-10-02

Here’s a pic of its brother lol. Bought the same time same day. He’s just thriving away.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BGduzkZPrV2C_NxpjjEePggxyozqxGuHbQNv9an03qY/CXvMLcZ0Qqex-PK8TB3zaA.webp?size=large)

#### PlantNewbSTL replied on 2025-10-02

Here’s a pic of its brother. Just thriving away. Bought the same day

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BGduzkZPrV2C_NxpjjEePggxyozqxGuHbQNv9an03qY/_ITv_Ny2QtG7BaCsI6xcKg.webp?size=large)

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