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title: "Hi all! I’m attempting to rescue a raven zz plant that I found at…"
description: "Hi all! I’m attempting to rescue a raven zz plant that I found at Lowe’s that was suffering from root rot in a self watering planter. I’ve been seeing a lot of…"
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# Hi all! I’m attempting to rescue a raven zz plant that I found at…

_Geplaatst door Serene op 2024-03-06_

Hi all! I’m attempting to rescue a raven zz plant that I found at Lowe’s that was suffering from root rot in a self watering planter.

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on self watering planters, and I’d say to only use those for plants that want to stay moist. The zz I’m attempting to save had lost almost all of its tubers to rot.

If anyone has any tips or tricks for propagating, and appreciate it! I’m probably going to try a couple of methods with the stems and leaves I was able to save. I also got one good intact tuber. Also, does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with the root rot? One of the tubers looks like it \*may\* have a small spot where the rot was starting, but hasn’t really spread. The tuber feels firm except for that spot. I’m going to let it dry out and try to propagate it separately, but am unsure if there is any sort of ‘treatment’ or if I just have to wait and see.

Thanks!

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## 1 reactie

### Mullein reageerde op 2024-03-07

Wow a self watering pot sounds like an awful idea for a ZZ 😅 Good luck with your rescue! Propping ZZ is a longgg process. They’re just so slow. I personally would pot any tubers in soil and put anything that doesn’t have a tuber yet in water propagation

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