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title: "A friend just gave me this poor little Calatrava rattlesnake plant to…"
description: "A friend just gave me this poor little Calatrava rattlesnake plant to try and save it but I'm not sure what to do. Please help. Thanks"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Stephanie"
published: "2025-01-21T00:56:08.731791Z"
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# A friend just gave me this poor little Calatrava rattlesnake plant to…

_Posted by Stephanie on 2025-01-21_

A friend just gave me this poor little Calatrava rattlesnake plant to try and save it but I'm not sure what to do. Please help. Thanks

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## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-21

I'd put it in a much smaller pot. Check the riots for rot, treat with peroxide. Then continue with good light and Distilled or Rain water for watering.

### Stephanie commented on 2025-01-21

I was thinking a small pot would be good. Do I still treat with peroxide if there is no rot? And should I add any fertilize at this time?

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