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title: "Does anyone know if these roots are at all salvageable ? 😔"
description: "Does anyone know if these roots are at all salvageable ? 😔"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Chloe"
published: "2025-03-26T03:16:21.600047Z"
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# Does anyone know if these roots are at all salvageable ? 😔

_Posted by Chloe on 2025-03-26_

Does anyone know if these roots are at all salvageable ? 😔

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## 7 comments

### Dark\_lord\_of\_evil commented on 2025-03-26

Try washing the roots but it depends on the plant if you’ll be able to salvage them

#### Chloe replied on 2025-03-26

This is what I was able to salvage, do you think there’s hope?

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#### Chloe replied on 2025-03-26

It’s a calathea medallion

#### Dark\_lord\_of\_evil replied on 2025-03-26

They look rather sad but it couldn’t hurt giving them a chance to grow, try potting them

#### Chloe replied on 2025-03-26

Thanks so much for your help! Crossing my fingers!

### KJM commented on 2025-03-26

I would say if there is no mushy roots and the base of the plant is not mushy you might have a chance.

### Ama the plant Mama. commented on 2025-03-26

Don’t forget a light peroxide water bath for them!

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