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title: "My Euphorbia is starting to rot from the bottom, I suppose it could…"
description: "My Euphorbia is starting to rot from the bottom, I suppose it could be overwatering, but I don’t know what to do to save it!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/jZAB3JPQ9bWVZioDOk1n28"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Shanianininaiajia"
published: "2025-02-16T21:48:51.295967Z"
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# My Euphorbia is starting to rot from the bottom, I suppose it could…

_Posted by Shanianininaiajia on 2025-02-16_

My Euphorbia is starting to rot from the bottom, I suppose it could be overwatering, but I don’t know what to do to save it!

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## 7 comments

### c.cat commented on 2025-02-16

chop and prop!  
cut above the rot with a sharp disinfected knife, and cut until there is no more rot visible. pot it in a chunky succulant/cacti mix that contains little retentitive ingrediants (i see a lot of coco coir on in your soil).  
the cutting should eventually root - when this happens water when soil is 100% dry.  
good luck!!

#### c.cat replied on 2025-02-16

let it callous before potting :)

#### Shanianininaiajia replied on 2025-02-16

Would you suggest letting it callous naturally or spritzing it with Hydrogen peroxide once a day until it calluses?

#### c.cat replied on 2025-02-16

no need to spray it with anything (other than rooting hormone but thats not nessicary)

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