How to Save an Overwatered Plant: Dry, Repot or Propagate

Overwatered houseplant.

An overwatered plant can often be saved if some roots, stems, or crown tissue remain healthy. Stop watering, empty any standing water, and check the soil, drainage, stem base, and roots before repotting. Let a mildly affected plant dry gradually in bright indirect light. Repot when the soil stays saturated or roots are decaying, and […]