How to Save an Overwatered Plant: Dry, Repot or Propagate
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 […]
9 Signs of Root Rot in Plants and How to Confirm It
The clearest signs of root rot in plants are wilting while the soil remains wet, yellow or dropping leaves, stalled growth, sour-smelling potting mix, a soft stem base, and roots that feel mushy, hollow, slimy, or fragile. Leaf symptoms alone cannot confirm root rot. The most reliable diagnosis comes from checking root texture, structural strength, […]
How to Fix Root Rot in Houseplants
To fix root rot in houseplants, stop watering, remove the plant from its pot, brush or rinse away old soil, cut off brown or mushy roots, and repot the healthy roots in fresh, well-draining mix. Use a clean pot with drainage holes, then water only when the mix has partly dried. Root rot is confusing because the […]