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title: "i saw this begonia maculata struggling in lowe's clearance section…"
description: "i saw this begonia maculata struggling in lowe's clearance section and wanted to try and save it but i was way over my head. it had root rot so i repotted when…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/nZSKrJEPbo07w5xk0LHnxv"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "aspiringplantmom"
published: "2026-04-21T19:47:24.587679Z"
language: "en"
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# i saw this begonia maculata struggling in lowe's clearance section…

_Posted by aspiringplantmom on 2026-04-21_

i saw this begonia maculata struggling in lowe's clearance section and wanted to try and save it but i was way over my head. it had root rot so i repotted when i got home and now the tops are shriveled. can anyone help?

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## 2 comments

### Waneka commented on 2026-04-21

Clean the roots with garlic water and peroxide and repot with slightly soil and orchid mix give 2 hours full sun and 8 hours part sun. Hope this helps 🌱

#### aspiringplantmom replied on 2026-04-21

okay i'll try that thanks!

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