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title: "HELP! This is my roommates polka dot plant, and I am trying to save…"
description: "HELP! This is my roommates polka dot plant, and I am trying to save it for her. Is it possible!?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CIpGxfeXzlLhRaXkZDtwm5"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Chlo & Lex"
published: "2026-05-09T22:29:20.957967Z"
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# HELP! This is my roommates polka dot plant, and I am trying to save…

_Posted by Chlo \& Lex on 2026-05-09_

HELP!  
This is my roommates polka dot plant, and I am trying to save it for her. Is it possible!?

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## 7 comments

### Chlo \& Lex commented on 2026-05-09

She is now chopped and placed in a smaller pot that fits her healthy roots! She has a couple small nodes so fingers crossed!!!🤞I would still live any tips!

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#### Snail Diva replied on 2026-05-09

Not letting it completely dry out between water will help prevent what happened.  
I see you also added an inner pot which is a good idea as they don’t like soggy soil either. ☺️

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-09

I currently don’t know anything about polka dot plants but I wish you good luck!

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-05-09

Oh nooo

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-05-09

Does ducky have drainage?

### Chlo \& Lex commented on 2026-05-09

Yes! I moved her out of her old pot and now she’s in a plastic nursery pot with drainage!

### I love plants commented on 2026-05-10

I love that pot!!!!

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