I am trying to save him. Does anyone have a tips ?
6ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 month ago
4
Get it out of the soil and check the roots, that looks like root rot.
Standard root rot procedure :
Throw out the contaminated soil, clip off all the dead roots, vines, and leaves (mushy and black), throw those pieces away, and soak the remaining stems and leaves in 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water for 15-20 minutes before repottting with new soil.
I’ve tried to save plants with root rot in this standard method, but when I do, the rot can keep spreading regardless. If it fails, I have to do the same process more than once, and more of the plant dies during this process. I’ve tried cutting off all the stems and propagating them in water to get new roots, but they rot in water and I still lose the plant.
So, this is the method I now use if a plant has root rot, this saves most of the plant and in my opinion, works the best long term.
My method:
I rehydrate sphagnum moss with water, squeeze it out, add perlite and mix it up evenly, then lightly fill a plastic planter pot with 1” of perlite and gently layer the moss/perlite mixture on top and fill it to the top - don’t over pack. Take the healthy stems and clip off all the roots, spray or soak the stems in the hydrogen peroxide solution I mentioned above, blot dry, then place stems in the planter pot with the bottom node or two covered in the moss mixture. It will look like you’re planting the stems in a planter pot of sphagnum moss. Place pot in a gallon baggie or plastic tote with lid, add a small amount of standing water to the bottom and keep in a warm spot with bright indirect sunlight (or use a plant light and a plant heat mat). Check on it every few days to make sure it doesn’t dry out inside your container/baggie and add standing water if it evaporates out. If you use a baggie or a bin with a tight seal, open the container/baggie once a week, and allow it to get some air, so it doesn’t get soggy.
This helps stop the rot from spreading like it does in water. And in about 1-4 weeks they’ll be rooted enough to transplant back into soil.
Standard root rot procedure :
Throw out the contaminated soil, clip off all the dead roots, vines, and leaves (mushy and black), throw those pieces away, and soak the remaining stems and leaves in 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water for 15-20 minutes before repottting with new soil.
I’ve tried to save plants with root rot in this standard method, but when I do, the rot can keep spreading regardless. If it fails, I have to do the same process more than once, and more of the plant dies during this process. I’ve tried cutting off all the stems and propagating them in water to get new roots, but they rot in water and I still lose the plant.
So, this is the method I now use if a plant has root rot, this saves most of the plant and in my opinion, works the best long term.
My method:
I rehydrate sphagnum moss with water, squeeze it out, add perlite and mix it up evenly, then lightly fill a plastic planter pot with 1” of perlite and gently layer the moss/perlite mixture on top and fill it to the top - don’t over pack. Take the healthy stems and clip off all the roots, spray or soak the stems in the hydrogen peroxide solution I mentioned above, blot dry, then place stems in the planter pot with the bottom node or two covered in the moss mixture. It will look like you’re planting the stems in a planter pot of sphagnum moss. Place pot in a gallon baggie or plastic tote with lid, add a small amount of standing water to the bottom and keep in a warm spot with bright indirect sunlight (or use a plant light and a plant heat mat). Check on it every few days to make sure it doesn’t dry out inside your container/baggie and add standing water if it evaporates out. If you use a baggie or a bin with a tight seal, open the container/baggie once a week, and allow it to get some air, so it doesn’t get soggy.
This helps stop the rot from spreading like it does in water. And in about 1-4 weeks they’ll be rooted enough to transplant back into soil.
@CyanideCasanova love your @ lol. How often are you watering? Are you letting the soil dry out at least an inch down before you water? Because this looks like overwatering damage to me. I also agree with @Lizi1129 you should check the roots for root rot.
I honestly just bought him today from Lowe’s 🙃😂. I did repot him though. I forgot to take a picture of his new home.
Thank everyone for the help this far
This is my first attempt at plants, I bought so many for a first timer 😂😂. I will take all the tips and tricks you guys will suggest.
Thank everyone for the help this far
This is my first attempt at plants, I bought so many for a first timer 😂😂. I will take all the tips and tricks you guys will suggest.