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title: "my whole plant root system rotted, what’s the best way to save it"
description: "my whole plant root system rotted, what’s the best way to save it"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "kally"
published: "2026-01-06T22:39:01.052463Z"
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# my whole plant root system rotted, what’s the best way to save it

_Posted by kally on 2026-01-06_

my whole plant root system rotted, what’s the best way to save it

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## 5 comments

### Madison commented on 2026-01-06

propogate it in water!

### jlsKenzy commented on 2026-01-06

Trim off the rot, find healthy vines, clip below good nodes and yep, propagate it.

### Leaf🌱 commented on 2026-01-06

Chop and prop the not rotted parts

### Sunny commented on 2026-01-07

There are little or no roots remaining to provide water and nutrients to maintain such a big plant. The plant will die before sufficient new roots can grow. Cutting it up as everyone recommends is the best way to save it. You will create small plants of 2 or 3 nodes each. They will put out new roots in a couple of weeks, if not sooner, that can support the small cutting. Water propagation will work.🪴🍀

### kally commented on 2026-01-07

thank you everyone!🩶

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