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title: "Hi everyone, My cat chewed up the leaves of my $ tree, unfortunately…"
description: "Hi everyone, My cat chewed up the leaves of my $ tree, unfortunately it has been declining since. I am not sure what to do anymore. The bottom roots are…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bianca"
published: "2024-05-08T20:14:01.925343Z"
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# Hi everyone, My cat chewed up the leaves of my $ tree, unfortunately…

_Posted by Bianca on 2024-05-08_

Hi everyone,  
My cat chewed up the leaves of my $ tree, unfortunately it has been declining since. I am not sure what to do anymore. The bottom roots are getting soggy. And I just watered it today based on “plantas recommendation” any help would be appreciated. It was coming back to life before my cat chewed the leafs again. Sigh. He finally has stopped chewing the plant now that I added  
Chili powder to it but the plant seems to be doing worst. I was told to propagate it and put it in water but also to just repot it in new soil that is dry.  
Don’t want my tree to die🫠.

I added pictures of the roots.

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![Attachment 3 of 5](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e632JV3p4vsfBDz7crEdIKGcrsVJcqj27CVMKST7EZ8/FdiTIrTdSReUMKantTnllQ.webp?size=large)

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## 8 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-05-08

That’s root rot 😔 I’m guessing that when your cat chewed the leaves the plant stopped taking up as much water because it didn’t need it and the roots were compromised. I hate to be a downer but I don’t think there’s anyway back from this

#### Tellie replied on 2024-05-09

Agreed. My first one had this issue. Watered too often and my soil didn’t drain well. My second is thriving though.  
Indoor potting mix and extra perlite.

### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-05-09

I don’t have experience with this plant, but the way the bark is sloughing off is what root rot can look like in other plants. Anyone know if it can be propagated with what’s left?

### Bianca commented on 2024-05-09

I cut off all the root rot and planted it in new soil hopefully it helps. I also cut off the very top part and tried to propagate it I’ll keep everyone updated.

#### Tellie replied on 2024-05-09

Try to root powder the end

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z2B7kTs6ufIy2O5NurADba3zGv2JQOTvYvXGk_Uw430/b01ycgUZQvCm47bNuRVpSw.webp?size=large)

### Bianca commented on 2024-05-09

Where can I find that?!

#### Tellie replied on 2024-05-09

Walmart Amazon. Google root powder plants

### Bianca commented on 2024-05-09

Thank you!

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