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title: "Does anyone have an idea if this is root rot? I just got her today…"
description: "Does anyone have an idea if this is root rot? I just got her today and I haven’t inspected the roots yet, any opinions would be helpful!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/Csmt4lONQwOTWtEVIWCDoA"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Anna"
published: "2024-08-24T20:35:09.885278Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone have an idea if this is root rot? I just got her today…

_Posted by Anna on 2024-08-24_

Does anyone have an idea if this is root rot? I just got her today and I haven’t inspected the roots yet, any opinions would be helpful!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5okK7BObSYlT-L6wTKAKsb3XFhmgcmIf_h8mIKzQeyA/erewMz-ATsSolkoahZlr6A.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Plant lover commented on 2024-08-24

If it is soft and mushy, it is probably root rot

### Holly commented on 2024-08-24

Aw, I’m sorry! If you can’t return it, maybe you can try to propagate?

#### Anna replied on 2024-08-25

Exchanging it tomorrow! Thankfully everyone at the shop is so kind !

### Ji11 commented on 2024-08-25

Good that you were able to exchange.  
If this happens to cacti you CAN save it with neem oil 👍

#### Anna replied on 2024-08-25

Oh interesting! How so?

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-08-25

The neem kills the bacteria and mold

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-08-25

This one was getting soggy from being planted too deep and I treated with neem oil and it’s since corked over

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fBH_28A5qaP2hoVvraoji7PuhH2kRqkI0DYvYyUVg94/og7hUwHORtir7WM4SeHAcA.webp?size=large)

#### Holly replied on 2024-08-26

Oh, amazing! That’s good to know!

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