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title: "My orchid got root rot. I sadly over watered it straight after a new…"
description: "My orchid got root rot. I sadly over watered it straight after a new shoot appeared. I want to try and save it so I cut off the only viable part of the plant…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/kYqavhUQR6axuRE744zVkg"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Angel"
published: "2024-10-22T17:30:58.947487Z"
language: "en"
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# My orchid got root rot. I sadly over watered it straight after a new…

_Posted by Angel on 2024-10-22_

My orchid got root rot. I sadly over watered it straight after a new shoot appeared.

I want to try and save it so I cut off the only viable part of the plant to try re-prop. I’ve taken the bottom set of leaves off of both my cuttings, what do I do now?

Can I water prop?  
Do I need to wait for ends to callus?  
Is this even possible?

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