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title: "I got this gifted today it looks very droopy and the soil is WET how…"
description: "I got this gifted today it looks very droopy and the soil is WET how do I help her?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Fatima"
published: "2023-09-06T04:20:16.236Z"
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# I got this gifted today it looks very droopy and the soil is WET how…

_Posted by Fatima on 2023-09-06_

I got this gifted today it looks very droopy and the soil is WET how do I help her?

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## 7 comments

### Betsy commented on 2023-09-06

I would start with repotting. Remove some of the soil around the roots and check for root rot. If there are any squishy mush roots remove them. Then I would replace some of the soil and make sure the pot has good drainages. Water with some plant food and clean the leaves with neem oil. Check for pest and use a pest aside if needed. That’s where I would start hope that helps 👍

#### Brandon \& Michelle replied on 2023-09-06

This 100%^  
I’d recommend spraying a little 3% hydrogen peroxide on the roots as well

### Bigredamazon commented on 2023-09-06

Repot if you can. If you can’t at the moment, tampon in the soil will help absorb the extra moisture.

### Plantlover\<3 commented on 2023-09-06

Repot if you can, and while your repotting it, squeeze the soil that’s in the pot.

#### Plantlover\<3 replied on 2023-09-06

It helps to get all of the water out!

### Fatima commented on 2023-09-06

Thanks everyone!

#### Plantlover\<3 replied on 2023-09-06

Ofc!

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