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Posted 6d ago by @carola

root rot in water help

my thai was root rotting so i changed her to water, its been three days and her roots are squishy now (they look brow bc of dirt but they are white) should i cut all the roots off? i don't what to do pls help:( #Monstera #monsterathaiconstellation #ThaiConstellation #PropagationStation
@WarrantedMelon
Devra
7462 XP
6d ago
@WarrantedMelon
Try Leca and just enough water for the roots to stay moist.
@DreamMachine
Nadia
24989 XP
6d ago
@DreamMachine
Any roots that are mushy need to be cut off. Then soak what’s left of the roots in a hydrogen peroxide solution for 5-10 minutes. It will pop bubble and fizz because it’s killing the bacteria. The solution is:

-1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide to
-3 parts water
@Ponytailmom
Darah
18314 XP
2d ago
@Ponytailmom
@carola Monsteras prefer soil to being water grown. You would have much better results with soil. That is what I would do if it were my plant. Good Luck!🪴🌺
@carola
Carolina
225 XP
2d ago
@carola
@WarrantedMelon should i cut all her existing roots?
@WarrantedMelon
Devra
7462 XP
1d ago
@WarrantedMelon
@carola i wouldn't cut all the roots. I would remove whatever is soggy/mushy then wash everything really good with peroxide as per @DreamMachine. You don't have to use Leca, but I've been trying different things with my plants when soil doesn't seem to be the best fit. So far I have 8 in Leca and 6 in water, including a piece of my #monstera and they are all doing very well. It's all just trial and error. Best if luck whichever route you go.