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title: "besides removing the dead is there anything i can do to save this?"
description: "besides removing the dead is there anything i can do to save this?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jules"
published: "2025-09-16T21:43:00.764975Z"
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# besides removing the dead is there anything i can do to save this?

_Posted by Jules on 2025-09-16_

besides removing the dead is there anything i can do to save this?

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## 4 comments

### Kat commented on 2025-09-16

How do the roots look? If there’s any root rot you’re going to need to remove it and spray the roots with peroxide to kill the bacteria. 🦠 but otherwise yes just cut the dead and keep to a normal watering schedule and it’ll flourish!

#### Jules replied on 2025-09-16

i’ll look at the roots when i get home! thank you!

### Amie206 commented on 2025-09-17

I would add some more perlite to the soil and put it in a smaller pot so you avoid root rot.

#### Jules replied on 2025-09-17

she’s been upgraded to a taller, but thinner planter, her roots were LONG

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