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title: "So I bought this from the discount section at Lowe’s today. I liked…"
description: "So I bought this from the discount section at Lowe’s today. I liked the pot and thought I’d see if I could save the plant (anthurium, I think? 🤔). But I’m not…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Cookie"
published: "2023-06-08T20:55:22.126Z"
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# So I bought this from the discount section at Lowe’s today. I liked…

_Posted by Cookie on 2023-06-08_

So I bought this from the discount section at Lowe’s today. I liked the pot and thought I’d see if I could save the plant (anthurium, I think? 🤔). But I’m not sure where to start. Should I water it \& see how it looks in a couple days? Then decide how/if to chop? 🤔🤔🤔

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## 6 comments

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-06-08

I would change the soil and put into a bigger pot, then wait a few days to water it, to reduce stress. I would also look for pets while doing the repotting process, and if all is clear, you just got a good deal! And if not, I would try to find a good leave or two and propagate it if it begins to look hopeless.

#### Cookie replied on 2023-06-08

But it’s soooo dry. You sure I shouldn’t water it when I repot? 🤔

#### PlantyMad replied on 2023-06-09

I would give it a good soak in water first, then follow those instructions. The idea of not watering for a day or two after repotting allows any damage on the roots to callous, rather than allowing bacteria to thrive in a damp environment. I would follow this advice after removing all the soil, cutting any dead dry or mushy roots 👍 have fun!! Rehabbing plants is so rewarding!

### xoana commented on 2023-06-08

Looks very dry, I would repot with new soil (Lowe’s uses very poor quality soil) and water right after.

### Penny L commented on 2023-06-09

⬆️ I agree. But no fertilizer for a bit.

### Tigerlilly commented on 2023-06-09

Poor thing! I would definitely water after repotting. Also trim off the dead leaves too. I hope she makes it!

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