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title: "So my leaves have rotted off but the stem still looks ok, my mom gave…"
description: "So my leaves have rotted off but the stem still looks ok, my mom gave it to me potted like this. Do I need to re pot it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bL4U4U3KSgONdM9a0Ul42w"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Amaya"
published: "2024-02-18T17:16:51.942975Z"
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# So my leaves have rotted off but the stem still looks ok, my mom gave…

_Posted by Amaya on 2024-02-18_

So my leaves have rotted off but the stem still looks ok, my mom gave it to me potted like this. Do I need to re pot it?

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## 2 comments

### Plant momma commented on 2024-02-18

That pot seems so big for that little step. When you have a bigger pot it holds more water which can cause root rot. I would repot it into something smaller or make sure to not water it as often.

### Sunny commented on 2024-02-18

I would completely remove it from soil and put it into water to save the last piece. There is a very small chance of surviving in water. Check for root rot and remove. Hopefully, it can put out new roots and leaves while in water. It could take several weeks. Good luck 🍀🪴

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