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title: "Help! My spider plant has really bad root rot and mold, how do I save…"
description: "Help! My spider plant has really bad root rot and mold, how do I save it?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mossy-paws"
published: "2025-03-29T17:25:22.758655Z"
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# Help! My spider plant has really bad root rot and mold, how do I save…

_Posted by Mossy-paws on 2025-03-29_

Help! My spider plant has really bad root rot and mold, how do I save it?

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-03-29

Wear gloves to prevent bacterial spread and disinfectant hands, tools and the area after handling.

Cut out all of the rot including leaves and roots. Use a commercial fungicide if needed. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect all of the plant. Place in soil with lots of perlite to help drain. Water only when it starts to droop slightly. The roots will thicken and hold more water.

Better to under water than to over water a spider plant. Don’t follow a strict schedule without verifying the plant actually needs water. They like bright indirect sunlight or 12 hours near a grow light. 🪴🍀

#### Mossy-paws replied on 2025-03-30

Thank you so much! Will try once I get materials.

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