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title: "Hi everyone, I just found out the incredibly hard way that my…"
description: "Hi everyone, I just found out the incredibly hard way that my monstera did in fact have root rot. This is all that’s left. Is there any way i Could save this…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Gracie"
published: "2024-03-20T10:33:29.361359Z"
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# Hi everyone, I just found out the incredibly hard way that my…

_Posted by Gracie on 2024-03-20_

Hi everyone, I just found out the incredibly hard way that my monstera did in fact have root rot. This is all that’s left. Is there any way i Could save this by putting it in water/making a cutting? Or is it too late for my OG plant. This was the first plant I ever bought that started me off on my journey so a little sad here, however its sister from the same nursery pot is still thriving. But I named them Mickey and Minnie, I will be heartbroken if we lose Mickey😂 Thanks in advance. Let me down gently is there’s no coming back😂🙏🏻

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## 8 comments

### Christine commented on 2024-03-20

I would definitely try after giving it a fresh cut on the bottom

#### Gracie replied on 2024-03-20

Thank you!! Will do :)

### SueB commented on 2024-03-20

Good luck. 🍀

#### Gracie replied on 2024-03-21

Thank you! 🌱

### Kaito commented on 2024-03-20

I unfortunately had this same thing with my pothos. I’ve put mine in water and I definitely can see some growth!!

#### Gracie replied on 2024-03-21

That’s really good news!! Hopefully mine will do the same🤞🏻

### Beth commented on 2024-03-20

There's still a dormant root node, so I'm sure if you trim off the black and rot, it may activate there. Be sure to let any cut callous over for a few minutes (20-30 is usually good) before popping it in water

#### Gracie replied on 2024-03-21

Thank you! This is really helpful

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