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title: "Ugh. Came home from work and noted my milk tree has a rooting base.…"
description: "Ugh. Came home from work and noted my milk tree has a rooting base. Can it be saved? 😭"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/afRpSfy4w8d7mmGNHZXRtG"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Sami"
published: "2025-04-11T16:50:21.587583Z"
language: "en"
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# Ugh. Came home from work and noted my milk tree has a rooting base.…

_Posted by Sami on 2025-04-11_

Ugh. Came home from work and noted my milk tree has a rooting base. Can it be saved? 😭

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## 3 comments

### BotanicalBookworm\_13 commented on 2025-04-11

Yes, I would remove the bottom by cutting it off and then act like it’s a prop

### NicTheBucket commented on 2025-04-11

Definitely! Chop all the mush off and let it callus over for a full day or two. Then place it on top of some moist soil.

#### NicTheBucket replied on 2025-04-11

I’d probably unpot it and lay it down on its side and use a clean, very sharp knife to chop it.

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