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title: "I added soil to the pot and then watered, about a week later I…"
description: "I added soil to the pot and then watered, about a week later I noticed all the bottom leaves become mushy and fall off. I took it out of the pot to see if I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b5e475fdb47756f62987cc"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lori Anne"
published: "2023-07-18T01:01:41.563Z"
language: "en"
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# I added soil to the pot and then watered, about a week later I…

_Posted by Lori Anne on 2023-07-18_

I added soil to the pot and then watered, about a week later I noticed all the bottom leaves become mushy and fall off.  
I took it out of the pot to see if I can save it.  
What do y’all think?

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## 3 comments

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-07-18

Oh yeah, 200% savable. Just make sure you have drainage and try again!

#### Lori Anne replied on 2023-07-18

Thanks. Ill try that. 🤞🏼 It was an anniversary gift so I def want to try to keep him alive!

### June commented on 2023-07-18

Add some pebbles to the bottom of the pot for better drainage and that should do the trick

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