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title: "The leaves on my spider plant are turning brown from the base of the…"
description: "The leaves on my spider plant are turning brown from the base of the plant, I tried repotting in dry soil and it gets consistent watering and good light, does…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bailey"
published: "2023-07-11T03:24:50.687Z"
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# The leaves on my spider plant are turning brown from the base of the…

_Posted by Bailey on 2023-07-11_

The leaves on my spider plant are turning brown from the base of the plant, I tried repotting in dry soil and it gets consistent watering and good light, does anyone know whats wrong?

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## 3 comments

### Gigglzngreenz commented on 2023-07-11

Oh dear!! My guess is overwatering and possible root rot.

#### Bailey replied on 2023-07-11

So if it is root rot how can I save it?

#### Gigglzngreenz replied on 2023-07-15

If it has root rot it probably can’t be saved. But if it has a baby you can cut it off and grow a new plant.

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