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title: "i just repotted a plant that I over watered, is it safe to save the…"
description: "i just repotted a plant that I over watered, is it safe to save the soil and use it for a different plant after it dries out? or should i throw it away…"
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author: "emma 🪴🌞"
published: "2024-02-16T22:12:48.035951Z"
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# i just repotted a plant that I over watered, is it safe to save the…

_Posted by emma 🪴🌞 on 2024-02-16_

i just repotted a plant that I over watered, is it safe to save the soil and use it for a different plant after it dries out? or should i throw it away completely?

## 2 comments

### Abi’s Plants commented on 2024-02-17

I’d toss it to be safe. If there was any root rot, that bacteria could spread to other plants if you reused the soil

#### emma 🪴🌞 replied on 2024-02-17

thank you!

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