--- title: "I just stole my jade plant back from my mom, i’m afraid she has root…" description: "I just stole my jade plant back from my mom, i’m afraid she has root rot and I have no idea what to do, i’m fairly new at trying to save plants, any advice??" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/Pj78rwUcQwWtw7TQEJ6FOg" community: "Propagating & Sowing" author: "Kennytheplantgal" published: "2024-03-04T22:09:19.068367Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JfWW5_mSpd_6mQvLq_3sR5e8bHAjJW3dSJGaEilg-B0/1q-P166WSdi1x4amKOwtMw.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Propagating \& Sowing](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg.md) # I just stole my jade plant back from my mom, i’m afraid she has root… _Posted by Kennytheplantgal on 2024-03-04_ I just stole my jade plant back from my mom, i’m afraid she has root rot and I have no idea what to do, i’m fairly new at trying to save plants, any advice?? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JfWW5_mSpd_6mQvLq_3sR5e8bHAjJW3dSJGaEilg-B0/1q-P166WSdi1x4amKOwtMw.webp?size=large) ## 14 comments ### kattia commented on 2024-03-04 (not an expert) i would probably rinse off the roots and put it in fresh soil ### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-03-04 If you are sure all the roots are gone you can cut it off, let it callous over for a while and then replant. If it still has some good root then I’d do as the above person has said, rinse them off and repot in a cactus/succulent mix with very good drainage. #### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-03-04 unfortunately I could only see two good roots on one branch so i cut the ends off and hopefully they will reroot 🤞🏻 #### GreenLeaf replied on 2024-03-04 Let it callus over for 5+ days before you put it into any sort of medium. This is a crucial step for success with propagating. ### E commented on 2024-03-04 ^ yes! Let it callus first. Then I say you propagate them in water to get some roots going before transplanting into soil. :) #### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-03-05 I’ve seen multiple videos of people water propagating jade plant and the whole end rotting or one of the 4 plants actually getting a few roots, so i’m going to do soil instead, the one cutting i put in soil a few days ago has already started rooting. this obviously may not be the experience for everyone else but i do not want to take my chances with this plant #### E replied on 2024-03-05 Fair enough! You definitely have to watch Jade closely in water and make sure it’s calloused enough beforehand. I’m glad it has started rooting in soil! ### Kennytheplantgal commented on 2024-03-05 thank you all for your advice!! ### StellaWebb\_222 commented on 2024-03-05 Cut off the roots and pray it will reroot ### Michelle commented on 2024-03-06 I used water and hydrogen peroxide to kill the root rot #### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-03-06 i wish I would’ve known this a couple days ago cause i completely cut the roots off and put them in soil 😭 #### Michelle replied on 2024-03-06 It’s 2 parts water 1 part hydrogen peroxide. It works like a charm. You can also use a quart of water and if you have a little medicine dropper do 4 drops of bleach. And basically just give your plants a bath in it. There’s lots of stuff to read up online about diy things that you may have laying around the house. Usually if I buy something off clearance, I just go ahead and treat it just to be on the safe side, but that’s just me. But yeah hydrogen peroxide works like a charm… I’ve never tried bleach but some ppl have 🤷🏽‍♀️ #### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-03-06 I’ve seen a couple videos about that! I think i’m going to start doing that to all of my plants too cause I heard that it also keeps away fungus gnats and other bug issues #### Michelle replied on 2024-03-06 Definitely! I hate when my plants inside get bugs --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_