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title: "Hi Planta peeps! I was wondering your thoughts… this croton is near…"
description: "Hi Planta peeps! I was wondering your thoughts… this croton is near dead, but I think the roots seem fine. I’ve been trying to see if it’ll come back, but I…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kirsten"
published: "2025-11-02T18:43:52.567903Z"
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# Hi Planta peeps! I was wondering your thoughts… this croton is near…

_Posted by Kirsten on 2025-11-02_

Hi Planta peeps! I was wondering your thoughts… this croton is near dead, but I think the roots seem fine. I’ve been trying to see if it’ll come back, but I feel like it’s been months and no progress. I hate to throw away the plant if there’s still potential, but I feel like hope is gone. Any thoughts?

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## 6 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-11-02

Throw it away. Buy another healthy one. You’ve spent months fretting over roots. Plants should be enjoyable is my take on it. 🪴🍀

#### Kirsten replied on 2025-11-02

That is a very good point!💚🌱

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-02

Those roots show no signs of life. Definitely time for another

#### Kirsten replied on 2025-11-03

They’re white, not black or soggy, so I thought they were fine

#### Waspinator replied on 2025-11-03

You can see one of them is hollow with a stringy center. That's a clear sign the root is dead. Also the base of the stem is completely shriveled

#### Kirsten replied on 2025-11-03

Oh I see now. Thanks!

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