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title: "Good news, bad news! I have identified the problem (hopefully early…"
description: "Good news, bad news! I have identified the problem (hopefully early enough)! ROOT ROT 😬 I’ve dug her out and rinsed her. She’s drying now, but I don’t know…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2MP2YpcOmtZsB6iGE79yGT"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Icarus"
published: "2025-12-19T22:08:49.235055Z"
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# Good news, bad news! I have identified the problem (hopefully early…

_Posted by Icarus on 2025-12-19_

Good news, bad news! I have identified the problem (hopefully early enough)! ROOT ROT 😬  
I’ve dug her out and rinsed her. She’s drying now, but I don’t know where to go from here! Do I treat with hydrogen peroxide? Rubbing alcohol? I don’t wanna repot until I’m sure! (New pot on the left there, don’t worry!)

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## 3 comments

### Molly commented on 2025-12-19

To be honest, I don't see any root rot anywhere. The roots look perfectly healthy to me. Did you remove any brown mushy/ slimy roots? If so, you can dip the roots in one part 3% hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts of water to eliminate any remaining fungi/bacteria.

#### Icarus replied on 2025-12-19

I didn’t think to take a picture until I’d removed the brown gross roots. Thank you so much.

### Molly commented on 2025-12-19

Oh ok. Thanks 🙂 Then I would definitely use some hydrogen peroxide.

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