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title: "Now the root came off. What do I do now? Is it dead?"
description: "Now the root came off. What do I do now? Is it dead?"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Melanie"
published: "2025-06-05T21:46:06.824255Z"
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# Now the root came off. What do I do now? Is it dead?

_Posted by Melanie on 2025-06-05_

Now the root came off. What do I do now? Is it dead?

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## 6 comments

### Sharon commented on 2025-06-05

The bottom looks rotten, I fear it may be a goner

#### Melanie replied on 2025-06-06

Noooooo Adrian!

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-06

Get a small saw or very sharp knife. Sterilize the blade (you can wipe it with rubbing alcohol or other high-content alcohol). Cut the bottom to make a new flat base. Set it on a tray and wait for the wound to seal (as you would during cutting propagation). Replant it (bury about 1/3 of it) and water it to encourage new roots

#### Waspinator replied on 2025-06-06

It may or may not make it, but that should give it the best chance of rooting

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2025-06-06

You could also use root stimulant as well it will help ensure living

#### Melanie replied on 2025-06-06

Will try it! Thanks!

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