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title: "Checked on my alocasia ninja yesterday and it’s roots had completely…"
description: "Checked on my alocasia ninja yesterday and it’s roots had completely rotted, is there any saving this guy or should I call it a day? Thanks so much ☺️"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Wren"
published: "2024-09-15T10:22:12.336047Z"
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# Checked on my alocasia ninja yesterday and it’s roots had completely…

_Posted by Wren on 2024-09-15_

Checked on my alocasia ninja yesterday and it’s roots had completely rotted, is there any saving this guy or should I call it a day? Thanks so much ☺️

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## 4 comments

### PhiloFox commented on 2024-09-15

try a perlite/fluval stratum mix! I've heard good things and am trying it myself

### 9s commented on 2024-09-15

If it’s still hard, remove some of that water. You want to only submerge the corm around halfway.

### Danii commented on 2024-09-15

Try leca or perlite as mentioned. I had to submerge mine nearly all the way, it wouldn’t grow roots anywhere but the top for some reason. Add a touch of hydrogen peroxide to your water to help prevent further rot.

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### Wren commented on 2024-09-18

Thank you!

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