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title: "Help! I think I waterlogged my paradise plant, but not 100% sure.…"
description: "Help! I think I waterlogged my paradise plant, but not 100% sure. Aside from not watering and taking it out a of a planter, what else might I do!? Thank you 🙏"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AyHS3goGI2sbKKUE5gEUFy"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ewan"
published: "2025-03-06T16:17:45.428015Z"
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# Help! I think I waterlogged my paradise plant, but not 100% sure.…

_Posted by Ewan on 2025-03-06_

Help! I think I waterlogged my paradise plant, but not 100% sure.

Aside from not watering and taking it out a of a planter, what else might I do!?

Thank you 🙏

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## 2 comments

### Planta member commented on 2025-03-06

Ewan, I assume you’re a guy. Do you have a partner with some tampons lying around? I’ve used them in overwatering situations. (Poke it in the dirt)

#### Ewan replied on 2025-03-06

That’s an interesting and great idea!! Thank you.

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