Help, I’m losing my ivy, quickly! She looks like she nee...
Last watered 1 month ago
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Oh honey 🥲 If I had to guess, she was likely suffering from some root rot, then the fertilizer sent her into full collapse. First thing I'd do is get her out of that pot and thoroughly rinse the roots, then check them for rot. Rotten roots will be a darker color, mushy, and easily fall apart when handled. Remove any that look like that, then spray with some hydrogen peroxide diluted 50/50 with water to help kill off remaining pathogens. Let it sit for a minute, then rinse again. Then cut off all the dead leaves and stems, they won't bounce back at this point. Anything that's black --> cut it off. Look for any remaining green tissue. If you find any, there's a chance she can regrow. Repot in fresh dry soil, place somewhere bright, and let the soil almost completely dry out between waterings.
So what probably happened is the soil wasn't drying out enough between waterings, which led to root rot. When soil stays too wet, it compacts around the roots, cutting off their oxygen supply and suffocating them. Fertilizing an unhealthy plant will only exacerbate issues, so that's likely what fried it. To be completely honest, I'm not sure this plant is savable. But it's always worth a shot. If nothing else, think of it as a learning experience ☺️
So what probably happened is the soil wasn't drying out enough between waterings, which led to root rot. When soil stays too wet, it compacts around the roots, cutting off their oxygen supply and suffocating them. Fertilizing an unhealthy plant will only exacerbate issues, so that's likely what fried it. To be completely honest, I'm not sure this plant is savable. But it's always worth a shot. If nothing else, think of it as a learning experience ☺️
