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title: "Back in July this plant was severely overwatered while I was on a two…"
description: "Back in July this plant was severely overwatered while I was on a two week vacation. It just hasn’t bounced back at all. Any suggestions on how to revive? Or…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Christine"
published: "2025-08-27T01:16:27.438655Z"
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# Back in July this plant was severely overwatered while I was on a two…

_Posted by Christine on 2025-08-27_

Back in July this plant was severely overwatered while I was on a two week vacation. It just hasn’t bounced back at all. Any suggestions on how to revive? Or is she a goner?

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## 6 comments

### Jessica commented on 2025-08-27

Have you looked at the roots and cut off anything that's rotten or dead?

#### Christine replied on 2025-08-27

I have not. I will do this soon.

### robinoxel commented on 2025-08-27

It probably has root rot. Maybe look into propagating it if the roots aren’t saveable

#### Christine replied on 2025-08-27

Do you have any tips on propagating this plant?

### NikkiBabyy commented on 2025-08-27

I have the same issue with a couple of my ppp’s :( I got one that was kept in super soggy soil \& was already starting to drop leaves. It had 5 babies/sisters around it \& only 2 of them survived because the root rot was so bad.  
What I did with one of them after I repotted it was take it back out to look at the roots, I pulled off all the brown soggy roots- leaving very dainty stringy roots like hairs. Then sprayed the roots with a mix of 3:1 water and hydrogen peroxide, let it sit out for about an hour or so, and repotted it soil I just misted.  
It helps to tie it up to something as well to keep from sagging too badly. I like to wrap bamboo skewers in twine or hemp, and use these lil Velcro strips- I got like a pack of 10 from temu (soft side touching the plant). Also, make sure you have it out in the open in good air circulation, away from walls/corners or other objects. Maybe on a table near a vent, or place a fan nearby. This helps a lot to keep moisture and humidity off!  
Hope this helps!

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#### Christine replied on 2025-08-27

Thanks for the information. I am going to definitely check the roots out.

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