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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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# Hi everyone, My cat chewed up the leaves of my $ tree, unfortunately…

_Biancaさんが2024-05-08に投稿しました_

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.

![5件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e632JV3p4vsfBDz7crEdIKGcrsVJcqj27CVMKST7EZ8/CtBO-j03SeCcvfSsaeF62Q.webp?size=large)

![5件中2件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e632JV3p4vsfBDz7crEdIKGcrsVJcqj27CVMKST7EZ8/PpjXipfEQLWfPPwr9mG0nQ.webp?size=large)

![5件中3件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e632JV3p4vsfBDz7crEdIKGcrsVJcqj27CVMKST7EZ8/FdiTIrTdSReUMKantTnllQ.webp?size=large)

![5件中4件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e632JV3p4vsfBDz7crEdIKGcrsVJcqj27CVMKST7EZ8/Klci3TkkRrSuSsxlr11I5w.webp?size=large)

![5件中5件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e632JV3p4vsfBDz7crEdIKGcrsVJcqj27CVMKST7EZ8/yeDVVZBfRsaWcFFgVWHqTw.webp?size=large)

## 8件のコメント

### eatyacarbsさんが2024-05-08にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-09に返信しました

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さんが2024-05-09にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-09にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-09に返信しました

Try to root powder the end

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z2B7kTs6ufIy2O5NurADba3zGv2JQOTvYvXGk_Uw430/b01ycgUZQvCm47bNuRVpSw.webp?size=large)

### Biancaさんが2024-05-09にコメントしました

Where can I find that?!

#### Tellieさんが2024-05-09に返信しました

Walmart Amazon. Google root powder plants

### Biancaさんが2024-05-09にコメントしました

Thank you!

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