YES. Great video! If you thought it was silly to tell us how to wash the roots with soap (because it may have seemed obvious), I hope you put those kinds of thoughts out to pasture. I was worried when you were telling us about the soap that you weren't going to go into detail about how to wash it... and then you did. THANK YOU for looking out for us perfectionists and those who just. don't. know. I learned a lot from this video and that makes me so, so happy.
Love the medical analogy, great to see a plants person talk about index of suspicion. Keep the great content coming, been subscribed for a while now and the videos are getting more awesome each time 🙌🏼👍🏻
Thanks so much for the long time support! It’ll be the channel’s 2 month anniversary in a few days lol. It has been quite the learning curve and ride 💪💪🤗
Thank you so much, just the fact that you said it is so demoralising made me feel somewhat better because I've been feeling crushed with trying to save some of my plants so far. Feeling hopeful now with your tips!
New here :) Soooo heres my newbies top 5 things I love about this video: 1) ur combo of humor and medical facts 2) ur plant knowledge. And ur humor. 3) how u explain in layman’s terms. And, ur funny. 4) I’m gonna learn stuff. And medical jargon. Did I say that ur funny??
This is a most excellent video! I have a feeling this vid is going to blow up and be one of the most viewed in the plant community for sure! Thank you!!!!
Thank you! I’m getting more into rare and pricey plants and this video just boosted my care confidence- love the ‘high index for root rot’ very easy to remember and understand
Hello! I am new to your channel, and an RN. I love how you break down plant care into the medical process. I recently got a beautiful Monstera Deliciosa cutting and lost it to what I think now is; 1. Climate shock, since it came from California to a chilly NYC, and 2. Root rot. It was sent in very wet media for the trip and I made the mistake of "watering it in" when I should have let it breathe. Probably should have trimmed the roots too. Well now I'm looking for a new one, lol. I'm new to the houseplant world and i love how much my medical knowledge can help with growing stuff (when i dont freak and remember it). I do edible gardening to and it is all linked. Thanks for the great information and the kick ass graphics!🤣🤣
Haha thanks for watching and joining along :) yeah, I think the plant world currently has a lot of he-said-she-said and a more rational approach would be helpful. Cheers!
Natacha Yearwood hi, I literally just had the same thing happen, bought the plant from florida and NYC weather killed it. Im hoping i can find another one & start over.
@@evl1168 ugh, I was devastated! And. I couldnt even blame the seller, besides the wet substrate the cutting was perfectly cut and packaged. I found some seedlings on ebay and am starting from ground level.
Awww thank you. I appreciate that so much considering there are a ton of plant channels out there. Thanks for your support and following along. Cheers!
Just got a monstera needing TLC.. saw the root rot. I just cut the roots and rinsed but didnt let air dry, put into soil...and now it is having problems again. It is yellowing on its bottom leaves on top of its other leaves already previously hit with root rot and fuzzy mold is growing after thinking i did well on putting bark and pumice as soil amendments. Now this video came at just before it was too late. I understand what I need to do now!!! Thanks for such a thorough video!!!!!
I found my foot high Aloe with 12 long leaves was fully root rotted. I had to cut off all the root which was almost 3 inches long and black. I washed it with soap and water and I have it laying on the counter waiting for it to scab. Should I plant the whole plant in succulent soil or go to water to root it? How long should I leave it on the counter and then how long should I leave it in succulent soil before I water it?
My monstera deliciosa has one leaf showing signs of root rot. I just repotted it last week, so I really don’t want to take it out again to cut off the rotted root, because it recently went through some trauma with the repotting. I’ve been keeping an eye on it & haven’t watered it in a little over a week. But the 1 leaf is getting worse. Should I take it out & cut off the rotted root or just cut off that 1 leaf?
Hi Jimmy, thank you for explaining it well. My monstera albo’s root had rotted half of it. After I cut an treat it, do I put it back to soil and water it? Or just soil and not water it? Or put it on sphagnum/perlite to re-root it? Thank you 🙏
Awesome. I am also a doctor but a brand spanking new plant momma. I have unfortunately murdered many plants 🌱 as I have been learning. (Much harder to care for than humans as they cannot tell me what’s wrong). Formulating a DDX is what I need to work on!
Hi Jimmy! Thanks a lot for this very helpful video. I repotted my monstera one months ago, and it developed root rot right after 😭 I did all you said in your video and I hope it will work. I just have one question : after the 24h air drying process, I realized some of the leaves started to curl, I think because of the lack of water. Now they are in water for rooting, but still curled. Do you think they will go back to normal at some point?
They likely won't return to normal, but I wouldn't stress it. Focus on getting the roots back to a good place and don't stress the condition of the leaves during the process. A healthy plant with grow new leaves. A plant without roots won't do well even with good leaves. Cheers!
You mentioned “depending on how much root left” will be depending on which media to use to re-established it. I didnt cut it but basically all my roots rot and i put it back to soil. (After air drying it) it’s been weeks but I don’t see any progress of new root coming oit. Am i doing this right? Should i put it in water?
OMG Jimmy you're hilarious. Love your personality and thank you for the great information. I've never dealt with root rot before and I'm now dealing with that as well as fertilizer burn from having someone watch my plants for me for a couple months. I'm bummed and hoping I can save all affected plants. Thank you for the solid info and fun delivery. I could watch you all day!
hello po! Thanks for this superb informative video, I've been struggling with Aglaonema 'snow white" and found this one. You're my saving grace Doc. All the best and more videos to come. God Bless
thanks so much, what a very clear and informative video on root rot... cause i have experienced it just now ... can i ask what is the best medium for my baby monstera who just suffered from root rot 😢😢😢
I purchased a monstera Thai constellation from Etsy that was shipped bare root. When I checked the roots, I noticed there was a dense clump of sphagnum moss at the center of the root ball. I suspect it was originally planted in sphagnum then into soil with the sphagnum clump still there. I also noticed several of the root tips were rotted. I trimmed off the rotted parts, left it to air out for a few hours then planted into a quick draining soil mix. Now after about 2 weeks the leaves have developed brown spots that are getting larger as time passes. The brown spots seem most prominent in areas that were bent or creased from shipping. (Shipping is a whole other issue, it’s a large plant that was smashed into a small box.) should I remove it from the soil to look at the roots again? Will that stress the plant too much? It’s seeming somewhat unstable in its pot at this point.
Thank you for this video. I just got a monstera cutting that I think it just put the aerial roots into water and now it has some root rot. I'm trying out your tips. Hopefully the cutting can be saved. :D
This is wonderful! Thanks for making so much sense. Love the logic. Can you please create a video for black spots on Monstera leaves, and remedies for it? 🙏🤗
very pleased for this informative video. However, my trees subjected to nematodes but cured by some medicine available but roots rot still there. Could you please advise how treat, knowing that trees(blueberry& figs) are 3 meter hight. thanks
My japanese maple that i planted in my yard got overwaterd due to clay in the soil. The stem has turned grey and also got some grey fungus. Do you think cutting dead roots and a repot in sphagnum moss might be a good try to revive? Or u have Another idea? Thx for good video👍
Thank you so much for this!! My 5 Hawaiian Umbrella bonsais suffered from this badly! All but one survived and I think I may be able to salvage it. Along with the root rot symptoms you noted in the video, I also noticed discolorization of the bark/stem. I'll update this in a few months to tell what is to come from my bonsai. Edit: I totally forgot about this comment lol- Unfortunately, my bonsai did not survive and died shortly after I commented, near the mid-end of 2020. I don't blame the method at all though; My plant was too far gone by the time I tried it. I've learnt a lot from this experience and the one thing I'd want others to know is that it's best to catch root rot in it's early stages, or else it's often unsavable :(
@@lrvy5378 Unfortunetly, my bonsai friend did not survive :'( Though on the bright side, I've learnt a lot from that experience so I cant be too upset- RIP Team Planty
Hi Jimmy! Let me first say I love your channel and enjoy all you have to say about plants. Before I retired I worked for 11 yrs for a pediatric neurosurgeon and understand how important it is to correctly diagnose a child. I admire the work you do. 🤗 I received yesterday a monstera deliciosa in a 6 inch pot and a monstera adansonii also in a 6 inch pot. They are somewhat big (well at least for me 😊). The deliciosa is root bound. When I reached out to the owner of the shop where I purchased it he said to repot it in a 10 inch pot. I’ve always heard plants need to acclimate before repotting and I am terrified of killing it if I do that. I watered it and have it around 3 1/2 feet from a grow light and the adansonii about 2 feet from a grow light. The humidity in the room is between 50 and 60. Should I repot the deliciosa now or wait and is it ok the distance from the growing light. Those are two of my favorite plants and I dread killing them. 🥺 🪴🌱
this was amazing. thank you so much. question--I did all you said, including letting it dry for the 24 hours. if I then put it in soil, how long should I wait until I water it again? I mixed a much better draining soil this time; worried about them after drying out for 24 hours. any advice is welcomed! thank you
Thanks for this video. i felt so sad when i encountered it. Im also a doctor (obgyn) and a plant enthusiast from the Philippines. i just love watching all your videos
I am new to taking care if plants....I think my yucca has root rot. I had removed some roots that looked questionable and repotted. I don't think that helped...this may seem like a dumb questions, but do I need to remove all the dirt from the root ball and just repot from there?
I think I have root rot on my majesty palm. Her leaves are yellowing and some others are browning at tips. Im crying because I love her. I am getting ready to follow your instructions. Do I put her back on the same soil? Or new soil? After watching your video I now think that the stuff appearing on the dirt's surface around her stem may be fungus. I pray it's not too late.
Very good video! But may I add an easier/quicker substitute for the "wash roots with soap" part? Instead of using soap; spray all the remaining roots with full strength 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, let dry for about 10 minutes, then replant. I use this method on my Orchids, works like a charm!
Hi! I hope you get a chance to see this!! So I just watched this video the other day and followed your advice by washing my plants roots, I was wondering how long should I leave them out to dry?
My monstera totally lost all her roots. I checked it after watching your video on the variegated MD. will it regain roots again if i water propagate after cleaning and airing?
I have been watching the heck out of your videos lately! YOU are AWESOME! You’re so smart! I love how you compare medical practice examples with plants!!! I look forward to your videos! They are SO HELPFUL! Thank you for doing what you do! Now, I’ll go finish watching your videos!!
When you are repotting. Do you just throw out the old soil. Will this soil infect other plants with the fungus/ bacteria which caused increased root rot?
I repotted my plants that were suffering from root rot yesterday. I was a day late watching this. Skipped the soap rinse part. Oh I guess it's a wait and see then.
If you have lots of roots, you can put back in a better draining soil mix. If you don’t have roots, you will need to go reroot. I show how I do that in my propagation series.
@@LegendsOfMonstera could I ask you a question? I am getting a cutting on Wednesday, but am new to this! I wish I could send you a picture! Anyway, the end was dipped in wax for protection. My question is, does the wax stay on regardless of water or soil propogation? Also, my cutting has 2 nice size swiss cheese leaves but I believe there is only 1 node, so not a lot of room for root rot. Would you suggest I start right off in a very airy potting mix instead of water? Thanks in advance!!!
Not sure if my monstera has it, but I watered it and normally the wilting of the leaves goes away. I took it out and repotted it yesterday into a slightly bigger pot, and got her out of the plastic nursery pot. The roots seemed ok. Didn’t smell bad. But just to be safe, I treated it with 1/3 parts hydrogen peroxide in water. The soil was dry before I did this. But today, I did notice some yellowing of some of the older leaves… I hope it’s not too late.
I'm new to plant owning. But I feel like I have terrible luck with plants. I had a beautiful yucca, but it got root rot and died because I didn't know what was wrong with it. Now I have a dracaena corn plant, and it is developing soft yellow leaves. Probably root rot. I'm nervous to take it out of it's pot, but I have to try. Thank you for the video. I feel a little more confident now. :)
I'm watching and commenting on October 2022 while heartbroken over my beautiful Monstera Albo almost destroyed by root rot. I've got about a foot long stem with 2 leaves but no root left. I'm going to try to root this stem/chonk. Would you recommend rooting in water or perlite or aroud soil?
Hi there! I have an new cutting that I'm trying to root in water. I have the two aerial roots in water. I noticed that the tips are getting a little slimy and squishy. Is that root rot? Can it happen on aerial roots in water? Should I cut that back, disinfect and put in clean water? Thanks in advance!
No, but you could take them out for a drive with the top down enhancing air circulation and promote drying. Haha , my husband just asked about the hairdryer and then we went off on all possible drying options....dehydrator, oven, clothes dryer. Thanks for the info we just drowned 5 hanging baskets by sitting them down on the deck in heat. Couldn't drain and they cooked a bit as well.
My big marble queen Pothos had signs of root rot and spreading, so I took it out inspected the roots, wash them with soap and water etc. Dispose old mix. I let it air dry for 24 hours. I repotted it in a super airy mix yesterday (had good roots left, and any that were questionable I put in water), watered in just enough, and it looks 20 times worse today! Even the parts that were strong before are now limp. 😫 I really do not wanna lose lose this whole plant. Should I take it back out of the soil and just put it in water? I was afraid of too much shock and some of the plant was healthy at the time. How long should I wait before removing again, I’m so bummed. Please and thank you.
Great video! my monstera had root rot now the cut is clean but the last stem is getting rot, i removed the rot with a " shave leaf " and spray alcohol in it every cut ( but i got nervous when i saw the new leaf rolled inside, then i put activate carbon dust in all the wound, now is getting dry. It's a good idea what i've did? or i must to cut all the last leaf? i thought buy a anti fungus for rot and sumerge it in the solution for 1 hour. i will be very greatfull if you can guide me to the correct way, thanks a lot
This is super helpful. I have a tradescantia, I probably overwatered it a couple of weeks ago, so one or two stems in the pot are currently experiencing root rot. I'm going to rinse them using your recommended method. However, following that, could you advise what you'd do after the rinse- if is it safe to put them back to the same pot / same soil, or would you recommend giving them fresh soil?? Thanks!
쩡&갱 미쿡 BFF 채널 After air drying, did your plant wilt? When I planted mine back it was very frágil and leaves were wilted 😢 I hope she recovers and goes back to be the beautiful plant she was.
@@mssotoenglish I put mine in the water after drying for the new roots to develop 🤔 My plants all survived but still in the water with new shoots! But the new growth is turning black on the tip 😭 I'm still so afraid to put them back in soil... but the root rotting is gone! This method worked for me~~~
Technically you can, but root rot soil tends to be overly wet, have a high bacterial load, and also usually have bits of the rotted root pieces. Also, lots of people just want a fresh start and get rid of the bad experience. If the old soil caused root rot, would you be constantly scared it’ll do the same for your new plant? 🤷🏻♂️. But technically there’s nothing wrong with the soil. If you want to use it, be sure to air it out so it dries out completely to kill a lot of the bacteria. Then I would add a whole lot of perlite and bark so it stays aerated. I haven’t had time to do a dedicated soil video yet but hopefully soon.
Heya, I've heard of people baking their old soil to kill bacteria. Not sure of the temperature or the time frame, but it's something you should be able to find referenced somewhere I think.
I tried your method and after leaving the plant out to airdry overnight, all my roots just shrivelled up :( even the healthy part that I had before…. Will it perk up if I put it back in water? 😔😔
I think I just got my plants and it's rotting. It's a thai, it doesn't have any areal roots and the moshy part if in the middle if the stem, what should I do? How should I treat it?
I just found you and I just started gardening please help I'm in Michigan 1 of my hydrangeas is wilting I repotted them in large potters to sit on my yard. last week 70 degree weather this week 40s and 50 degree weather should I bring them in is it to cold why would 1 wilt and not all of them? someone help please.
I bought my snake plant in a glass container with decorated sand at the bottom and rocks at the base (top) i thought these plants can survive in water and I was unsure how to water so I was overwateriing and now my plant smells weird. what can I do to fix it before it starts to die? I've taken it out of its pot and let the roots dry out is this okay?
hey my plant was having yellowing leaves,wilting and such, so i thought it was root rot, but the roots were firm, any slight discoloration i could rinse off (or slightly scratch off), was it a nutrient defiency? ive already cleaned the roots just in case (some did drop while cleaning that were dark brown but that may have been dirt) any advice would helpful! i dont want to shock my plant or kill it :) also! while checking the roots some had this black thing growing on them? idk what it was
Wow thanks for sharing Dr your a Plant doctor too lol very imformative and the piture was on point thats just how it looks and good tip of washing the roots it makes since what a great video❤
My peace lily has root rot. I took it out of the soil and gave it neem oil, hydrogen peroxide mixed with soap and water bath. It dried over night and I cleaned out the old pot. I got rid of the old soil as well. I planted it the next day with peat moss, worm castings, perlite, and some soil. I also sprinkled it with a rooting hormone. I gave it a tiny amount of water after as well. It is so droopy and sad looking. It has some strong good roots still. I am wondering what I can expect in recovery signs? How will I know if it is going to survive or this is the end? I have never had root rot before until we had to move. My place has high humidity but it gets very cold sometimes. My poor plants are suffering from the drastic change in environment.
Hey I have a pothos and I am wondering what I should cut. I think I caught her problems pretty early. My question is, should I still propagate in water? If so how long, because I would like to strengthen/ make the root system fuller but I want her to be able to go back to soil without shock.
Thank you sooo much! I been listening to you! Cause I bought a monstera albo cutting and I’m afraid I have her propagating in water but I don’t know if I should put her in moss or perlite? It had a Tiny white root but I think it’s gone! 😩
I have a couple of leaf cuttings of monstera deliciosa, at the base there is a couple of routes that are starting to come out but they look rather rotted. Would I just try to use the soap to clean all those areas off and then let it dry once again for 24 hours. It just has one or two small little Roots starting to come out at the base but they don't look good.
I snipped off the affected root portions and soaked them in Neem oil and washed them thoroughly with mild soapy water and repotted them in a sterilized mixture. took me around 90min+ and some mess.....but it was satisfactory...like giving a CPR treatment to someone and kind of bringing them to life.
Thank you will try it. I'm hearing people put them back in water! But what you say sounds soo much more rational and also better than adding harsh chemicals.
Hi I recently repotted my palm i removed 2 stems as i felt it was mushy n will kill entire plant but after repot my other stem leavs seem to getting dried/burned not sure what the reason could be. 1. I did wash it with soap neem oil n bit of baking soda mixed water 2. Kept the plant roots to air a bit as suggested (covered in moist paper) for aprox 10hr 3. Potted it back in
Subscribed. Liked. Comment: Really enjoyed this informative vid on root rot. You are a good teacher and I'm looking forward to binge watching. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the support!! Glad you're enjoying the videos! I'm going to add some not-so-informative-but-fun videos into the mix as well to diversify the channel. Thanks for following along =)
Can I do this on my hydrangea?... It's leaves had back spots and were dropping... So I repot it in fresh potting mix.. it started looking healthy for 4-5 days But now again the leaves are ☹️ drooping again and losing leaves
Please DO NOT try this method with plants like calathea. Their root system is very delicate and the combo of scrubbing/drying will kill the roots.
I still advocate some delicate scrubbing but those with very thin roots should only be left to air dry for 1-2 hrs.
Use Monterey Garden Phos
Do you water it after re potting in smaller planter or wait a couple days?
@@rashedahh6641 When repotting any plant in the universe, always water or you'll kill it
Me: I wonder why I'm breaking out again.
*Snap*
"COULD BE ROOT ROT."
Lol this totally got a chuckle out of me. Cheers!
Me: I wonder why I have a tooth ache.
"Could be root rot. Need root canal treatment"
I like this comment before I watched the video… now, mid watch, I’m dying! 🤣🤣
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YES. Great video! If you thought it was silly to tell us how to wash the roots with soap (because it may have seemed obvious), I hope you put those kinds of thoughts out to pasture. I was worried when you were telling us about the soap that you weren't going to go into detail about how to wash it... and then you did. THANK YOU for looking out for us perfectionists and those who just. don't. know. I learned a lot from this video and that makes me so, so happy.
Hahah I'm glad the video was helpful!!
I AM ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS! I’m a rookie at this!!!! :)
Oh no I've just done all these steps except washing the roots,I've already repotted it now
A doctor, a plant lover, an actor and an artist 👍
Haha barely passing on all of those 🤣🤗🤗
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Love the medical analogy, great to see a plants person talk about index of suspicion. Keep the great content coming, been subscribed for a while now and the videos are getting more awesome each time 🙌🏼👍🏻
Thanks so much for the long time support! It’ll be the channel’s 2 month anniversary in a few days lol. It has been quite the learning curve and ride 💪💪🤗
Trojanviking same! I feel like I’m learning in a fun way.
Cute doctor who loves plants and has loads of artistic talent! Whoa jackpot!
Thank you so much, just the fact that you said it is so demoralising made me feel somewhat better because I've been feeling crushed with trying to save some of my plants so far. Feeling hopeful now with your tips!
New here :) Soooo heres my newbies top 5 things I love about this video: 1) ur combo of humor and medical facts 2) ur plant knowledge. And ur humor. 3) how u explain in layman’s terms. And, ur funny. 4) I’m gonna learn stuff. And medical jargon. Did I say that ur funny??
"I don't have wax, what do I have? Air." 🤣🤣🤣
This is a most excellent video! I have a feeling this vid is going to blow up and be one of the most viewed in the plant community for sure! Thank you!!!!
Thanks so much for the kind words Heather. Hope it was helpful! Cheers!
Lol guess again
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Thanks for the root rot surgery diagram! 😊
Haha you are most welcome! More masterpieces to come 💪💪🤗🤗
Thank you! I’m getting more into rare and pricey plants and this video just boosted my care confidence- love the ‘high index for root rot’ very easy to remember and understand
Hello! I am new to your channel, and an RN. I love how you break down plant care into the medical process. I recently got a beautiful Monstera Deliciosa cutting and lost it to what I think now is; 1. Climate shock, since it came from California to a chilly NYC, and 2. Root rot. It was sent in very wet media for the trip and I made the mistake of "watering it in" when I should have let it breathe. Probably should have trimmed the roots too. Well now I'm looking for a new one, lol. I'm new to the houseplant world and i love how much my medical knowledge can help with growing stuff (when i dont freak and remember it). I do edible gardening to and it is all linked. Thanks for the great information and the kick ass graphics!🤣🤣
Haha thanks for watching and joining along :) yeah, I think the plant world currently has a lot of he-said-she-said and a more rational approach would be helpful. Cheers!
Natacha Yearwood hi, I literally just had the same thing happen, bought the plant from florida and NYC weather killed it. Im hoping i can find another one & start over.
@@evl1168 ugh, I was devastated! And. I couldnt even blame the seller, besides the wet substrate the cutting was perfectly cut and packaged. I found some seedlings on ebay and am starting from ground level.
You are becoming a favorite of my channels to watch for plant care
Awww thank you. I appreciate that so much considering there are a ton of plant channels out there. Thanks for your support and following along. Cheers!
Doctor Plant Dude: Index of suspicion
Hypochondriac: Hold my beer...
Just got a monstera needing TLC.. saw the root rot. I just cut the roots and rinsed but didnt let air dry, put into soil...and now it is having problems again. It is yellowing on its bottom leaves on top of its other leaves already previously hit with root rot and fuzzy mold is growing after thinking i did well on putting bark and pumice as soil amendments. Now this video came at just before it was too late. I understand what I need to do now!!! Thanks for such a thorough video!!!!!
I found my foot high Aloe with 12 long leaves was fully root rotted. I had to cut off all the root which was almost 3 inches long and black. I washed it with soap and water and I have it laying on the counter waiting for it to scab. Should I plant the whole plant in succulent soil or go to water to root it? How long should I leave it on the counter and then how long should I leave it in succulent soil before I water it?
I’m a doctor too and getting started on my plant addiction. This is heaven sent
My monstera deliciosa has one leaf showing signs of root rot. I just repotted it last week, so I really don’t want to take it out again to cut off the rotted root, because it recently went through some trauma with the repotting. I’ve been keeping an eye on it & haven’t watered it in a little over a week. But the 1 leaf is getting worse. Should I take it out & cut off the rotted root or just cut off that 1 leaf?
Amazing illustration.
Hi Jimmy, thank you for explaining it well. My monstera albo’s root had rotted half of it. After I cut an treat it, do I put it back to soil and water it? Or just soil and not water it? Or put it on sphagnum/perlite to re-root it? Thank you 🙏
Awesome. I am also a doctor but a brand spanking new plant momma. I have unfortunately murdered many plants 🌱 as I have been learning. (Much harder to care for than humans as they cannot tell me what’s wrong). Formulating a DDX is what I need to work on!
Jimmy....I love this! I'm a doctor, too (back pain), and I will never forget your mantra ".....could be ROOT ROT!"
Hi Jimmy! Thanks a lot for this very helpful video. I repotted my monstera one months ago, and it developed root rot right after 😭 I did all you said in your video and I hope it will work. I just have one question
: after the 24h air drying process, I realized some of the leaves started to curl, I think because of the lack of water. Now they are in water for rooting, but still curled. Do you think they will go back to normal at some point?
They likely won't return to normal, but I wouldn't stress it. Focus on getting the roots back to a good place and don't stress the condition of the leaves during the process. A healthy plant with grow new leaves. A plant without roots won't do well even with good leaves. Cheers!
You mentioned “depending on how much root left” will be depending on which media to use to re-established it. I didnt cut it but basically all my roots rot and i put it back to soil. (After air drying it) it’s been weeks but I don’t see any progress of new root coming oit. Am i doing this right? Should i put it in water?
OMG Jimmy you're hilarious. Love your personality and thank you for the great information. I've never dealt with root rot before and I'm now dealing with that as well as fertilizer burn from having someone watch my plants for me for a couple months. I'm bummed and hoping I can save all affected plants. Thank you for the solid info and fun delivery. I could watch you all day!
hello po! Thanks for this superb informative video, I've been struggling with Aglaonema 'snow white" and found this one. You're my saving grace Doc. All the best and more videos to come. God Bless
thanks so much, what a very clear and informative video on root rot... cause i have experienced it just now ... can i ask what is the best medium for my baby monstera who just suffered from root rot 😢😢😢
I purchased a monstera Thai constellation from Etsy that was shipped bare root. When I checked the roots, I noticed there was a dense clump of sphagnum moss at the center of the root ball. I suspect it was originally planted in sphagnum then into soil with the sphagnum clump still there. I also noticed several of the root tips were rotted. I trimmed off the rotted parts, left it to air out for a few hours then planted into a quick draining soil mix. Now after about 2 weeks the leaves have developed brown spots that are getting larger as time passes. The brown spots seem most prominent in areas that were bent or creased from shipping. (Shipping is a whole other issue, it’s a large plant that was smashed into a small box.) should I remove it from the soil to look at the roots again? Will that stress the plant too much? It’s seeming somewhat unstable in its pot at this point.
Awesome video! I’m a soil scientist and I did a video on root rot as well it’s such an important topic
Thank you for this video. I just got a monstera cutting that I think it just put the aerial roots into water and now it has some root rot. I'm trying out your tips. Hopefully the cutting can be saved. :D
This is wonderful! Thanks for making so much sense. Love the logic. Can you please create a video for black spots on Monstera leaves, and remedies for it? 🙏🤗
very pleased for this informative video. However, my trees subjected to nematodes but cured by some medicine available but roots rot still there. Could you please advise how treat, knowing that trees(blueberry& figs) are 3 meter hight. thanks
My japanese maple that i planted in my yard got overwaterd due to clay in the soil. The stem has turned grey and also got some grey fungus. Do you think cutting dead roots and a repot in sphagnum moss might be a good try to revive? Or u have Another idea? Thx for good video👍
Can you recommend a soil? Please and thank you!
Thank you so much for this!! My 5 Hawaiian Umbrella bonsais suffered from this badly! All but one survived and I think I may be able to salvage it. Along with the root rot symptoms you noted in the video, I also noticed discolorization of the bark/stem. I'll update this in a few months to tell what is to come from my bonsai.
Edit: I totally forgot about this comment lol- Unfortunately, my bonsai did not survive and died shortly after I commented, near the mid-end of 2020. I don't blame the method at all though; My plant was too far gone by the time I tried it. I've learnt a lot from this experience and the one thing I'd want others to know is that it's best to catch root rot in it's early stages, or else it's often unsavable :(
How‘s it doing? :)
@@lrvy5378 Unfortunetly, my bonsai friend did not survive :'( Though on the bright side, I've learnt a lot from that experience so I cant be too upset- RIP Team Planty
Hi Jimmy! Let me first say I love your channel and enjoy all you have to say about plants. Before I retired I worked for 11 yrs for a pediatric neurosurgeon and understand how important it is to correctly diagnose a child. I admire the work you do. 🤗
I received yesterday a monstera deliciosa in a 6 inch pot and a monstera adansonii also in a 6 inch pot. They are somewhat big (well at least for me 😊). The deliciosa is root bound. When I reached out to the owner of the shop where I purchased it he said to repot it in a 10 inch pot. I’ve always heard plants need to acclimate before repotting and I am terrified of killing it if I do that. I watered it and have it around 3 1/2 feet from a grow light and the adansonii about 2 feet from a grow light. The humidity in the room is between 50 and 60. Should I repot the deliciosa now or wait and is it ok the distance from the growing light. Those are two of my favorite plants and I dread killing them. 🥺 🪴🌱
Awww.... SNAP it IS root rot !!! What a great video, thanks for all the great info... I had to subscribe !
Jimmi is so adorable! I watch him as much as I do the plants! 🤣 Such a happy, beautiful soul! Xoxo😊🌈❣️
this was amazing. thank you so much. question--I did all you said, including letting it dry for the 24 hours. if I then put it in soil, how long should I wait until I water it again? I mixed a much better draining soil this time; worried about them after drying out for 24 hours. any advice is welcomed! thank you
Whenever I put something in new soil, I always give it a good watering and then per my usual watering routine
Thanks for this video. i felt so sad when i encountered it. Im also a doctor (obgyn) and a plant enthusiast from the Philippines. i just love watching all your videos
This video was exactly what I needed. Thanks. 🌱
I am new to taking care if plants....I think my yucca has root rot. I had removed some roots that looked questionable and repotted. I don't think that helped...this may seem like a dumb questions, but do I need to remove all the dirt from the root ball and just repot from there?
I just bought a Monstera and now it has root rot, I'll let you know if your advice saved it! I had to cut off EVERYTHING.
I think I have root rot on my majesty palm. Her leaves are yellowing and some others are browning at tips. Im crying because I love her. I am getting ready to follow your instructions. Do I put her back on the same soil? Or new soil? After watching your video I now think that the stuff appearing on the dirt's surface around her stem may be fungus. I pray it's not too late.
Very good video! But may I add an easier/quicker substitute for the "wash roots with soap" part? Instead of using soap; spray all the remaining roots with full strength 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, let dry for about 10 minutes, then replant. I use this method on my Orchids, works like a charm!
Thanks! I'm not a fan of hydrogen peroxide but I know lots of people use it.
Do you water it after re potting in smaller planter or wait a couple days?
"air is also cheaper" lol
I speak truth 😎🤣🤣
You're super funny. Thank you for helping everyone revive their baby plants. Best of luck!
new knowledge learned 👍 you gave me hope to rescue my philo tri color. thank you so much 🙏🏻
I appreciated this so much! Liked & subbed SO FAST!!
Loved all of the medical stuff! Great video Jimmy!
Awww thanks!! Hope it was useful, or at least thought provoking!
Hi! I hope you get a chance to see this!! So I just watched this video the other day and followed your advice by washing my plants roots, I was wondering how long should I leave them out to dry?
My monstera totally lost all her roots. I checked it after watching your video on the variegated MD. will it regain roots again if i water propagate after cleaning and airing?
I have been watching the heck out of your videos lately! YOU are AWESOME! You’re so smart! I love how you compare medical practice examples with plants!!!
I look forward to your videos! They are SO HELPFUL! Thank you for doing what you do!
Now, I’ll go finish watching your videos!!
I think this is going to be my new favorite channel to watch :)
Thanks for tuning in! 🙏🙏
When you are repotting. Do you just throw out the old soil. Will this soil infect other plants with the fungus/ bacteria which caused increased root rot?
I repotted my plants that were suffering from root rot yesterday. I was a day late watching this. Skipped the soap rinse part. Oh I guess it's a wait and see then.
did it die?
Thank u soo much! One think Bro, after the treatment, can I watering the plan???
Plz reply soon.
If you have lots of roots, you can put back in a better draining soil mix. If you don’t have roots, you will need to go reroot. I show how I do that in my propagation series.
@@LegendsOfMonstera could I ask you a question? I am getting a cutting on Wednesday, but am new to this! I wish I could send you a picture! Anyway, the end was dipped in wax for protection. My question is, does the wax stay on regardless of water or soil propogation? Also, my cutting has 2 nice size swiss cheese leaves but I believe there is only 1 node, so not a lot of room for root rot. Would you suggest I start right off in a very airy potting mix instead of water?
Thanks in advance!!!
Not sure if my monstera has it, but I watered it and normally the wilting of the leaves goes away. I took it out and repotted it yesterday into a slightly bigger pot, and got her out of the plastic nursery pot. The roots seemed ok. Didn’t smell bad. But just to be safe, I treated it with 1/3 parts hydrogen peroxide in water. The soil was dry before I did this. But today, I did notice some yellowing of some of the older leaves… I hope it’s not too late.
Subscribed. Fantastic video. Thanks you so much.
I'm new to plant owning. But I feel like I have terrible luck with plants. I had a beautiful yucca, but it got root rot and died because I didn't know what was wrong with it. Now I have a dracaena corn plant, and it is developing soft yellow leaves. Probably root rot. I'm nervous to take it out of it's pot, but I have to try. Thank you for the video. I feel a little more confident now. :)
I'm watching and commenting on October 2022 while heartbroken over my beautiful Monstera Albo almost destroyed by root rot. I've got about a foot long stem with 2 leaves but no root left. I'm going to try to root this stem/chonk. Would you recommend rooting in water or perlite or aroud soil?
Hi there! I have an new cutting that I'm trying to root in water. I have the two aerial roots in water. I noticed that the tips are getting a little slimy and squishy. Is that root rot? Can it happen on aerial roots in water? Should I cut that back, disinfect and put in clean water? Thanks in advance!
Hi Doc, for the air drying part - can i just use hair blower to speed up the process?
No! You will burn the roots lol
And if you use the cool setting / a fan?
No, but you could take them out for a drive with the top down enhancing air circulation and promote drying. Haha , my husband just asked about the hairdryer and then we went off on all possible drying options....dehydrator, oven, clothes dryer. Thanks for the info we just drowned 5 hanging baskets by sitting them down on the deck in heat. Couldn't drain and they cooked a bit as well.
My big marble queen Pothos had signs of root rot and spreading, so I took it out inspected the roots, wash them with soap and water etc. Dispose old mix. I let it air dry for 24 hours. I repotted it in a super airy mix yesterday (had good roots left, and any that were questionable I put in water), watered in just enough, and it looks 20 times worse today! Even the parts that were strong before are now limp. 😫 I really do not wanna lose lose this whole plant. Should I take it back out of the soil and just put it in water? I was afraid of too much shock and some of the plant was healthy at the time. How long should I wait before removing again, I’m so bummed. Please and thank you.
Great video! my monstera had root rot now the cut is clean but the last stem is getting rot, i removed the rot with a " shave leaf " and spray alcohol in it every cut ( but i got nervous when i saw the new leaf rolled inside, then i put activate carbon dust in all the wound, now is getting dry.
It's a good idea what i've did? or i must to cut all the last leaf? i thought buy a anti fungus for rot and sumerge it in the solution for 1 hour.
i will be very greatfull if you can guide me to the correct way, thanks a lot
This is super helpful. I have a tradescantia, I probably overwatered it a couple of weeks ago, so one or two stems in the pot are currently experiencing root rot. I'm going to rinse them using your recommended method. However, following that, could you advise what you'd do after the rinse- if is it safe to put them back to the same pot / same soil, or would you recommend giving them fresh soil?? Thanks!
I just washed my musaica roots with dishwash soap 😭 & air drying now 😭 hope this works 🙏😭 thank you doctor! 😭
did it work?
@@shahazadi4471 It works!! 😭😍😍😍 They all survived, still in the water with new shoots 😍😍😍
쩡&갱 미쿡 BFF 채널 After air drying, did your plant wilt? When I planted mine back it was very frágil and leaves were wilted 😢 I hope she recovers and goes back to be the beautiful plant she was.
@@mssotoenglish I put mine in the water after drying for the new roots to develop 🤔 My plants all survived but still in the water with new shoots! But the new growth is turning black on the tip 😭 I'm still so afraid to put them back in soil... but the root rotting is gone! This method worked for me~~~
Not putting the plant into water after rinsing off - does that advice apply for aerogarden type pods?
Very helpful video! So after I let my plant air dry for a day it’s safe to go ahead and repot it again?
My manjula pothos has only extremely thin roots left after I removed all of its dead roots. Do I still let them air dry over night?
Bro Can we use old root rotted soil for other plants ??
Technically you can, but root rot soil tends to be overly wet, have a high bacterial load, and also usually have bits of the rotted root pieces. Also, lots of people just want a fresh start and get rid of the bad experience. If the old soil caused root rot, would you be constantly scared it’ll do the same for your new plant? 🤷🏻♂️. But technically there’s nothing wrong with the soil. If you want to use it, be sure to air it out so it dries out completely to kill a lot of the bacteria. Then I would add a whole lot of perlite and bark so it stays aerated. I haven’t had time to do a dedicated soil video yet but hopefully soon.
@@LegendsOfMonstera thanks bro
Heya, I've heard of people baking their old soil to kill bacteria. Not sure of the temperature or the time frame, but it's something you should be able to find referenced somewhere I think.
I tried your method and after leaving the plant out to airdry overnight, all my roots just shrivelled up :( even the healthy part that I had before…. Will it perk up if I put it back in water? 😔😔
I think I just got my plants and it's rotting. It's a thai, it doesn't have any areal roots and the moshy part if in the middle if the stem, what should I do? How should I treat it?
I just found you and I just started gardening please help I'm in Michigan 1 of my hydrangeas is wilting I repotted them in large potters to sit on my yard. last week 70 degree weather this week 40s and 50 degree weather should I bring them in is it to cold why would 1 wilt and not all of them? someone help please.
I bought my snake plant in a glass container with decorated sand at the bottom and rocks at the base (top) i thought these plants can survive in water and I was unsure how to water so I was overwateriing and now my plant smells weird. what can I do to fix it before it starts to die? I've taken it out of its pot and let the roots dry out is this okay?
hey my plant was having yellowing leaves,wilting and such, so i thought it was root rot, but the roots were firm, any slight discoloration i could rinse off (or slightly scratch off), was it a nutrient defiency? ive already cleaned the roots just in case (some did drop while cleaning that were dark brown but that may have been dirt) any advice would helpful! i dont want to shock my plant or kill it :)
also! while checking the roots some had this black thing growing on them? idk what it was
Thank you so much. Very informative. Good sense of humor as well!
Loved this video! Finally a treatment for root rot! Sounds like early detection is the key. Can’t wait to check out more videos!
Thanks so much for tuning in! Hope the other care videos are helpful to you as well. Cheers!
This video was so helpful, I loved the drawing it’s just what I needed to see.
Wow thanks for sharing Dr your a Plant doctor too lol very imformative and the piture was on point thats just how it looks and good tip of washing the roots it makes since what a great video❤
Haha thanks so so much for watching!!
Why am I still single?
*snap*
COULD BE ROOT ROT!
My peace lily has root rot. I took it out of the soil and gave it neem oil, hydrogen peroxide mixed with soap and water bath. It dried over night and I cleaned out the old pot. I got rid of the old soil as well. I planted it the next day with peat moss, worm castings, perlite, and some soil. I also sprinkled it with a rooting hormone. I gave it a tiny amount of water after as well. It is so droopy and sad looking. It has some strong good roots still. I am wondering what I can expect in recovery signs? How will I know if it is going to survive or this is the end? I have never had root rot before until we had to move. My place has high humidity but it gets very cold sometimes. My poor plants are suffering from the drastic change in environment.
Hey I have a pothos and I am wondering what I should cut. I think I caught her problems pretty early. My question is, should I still propagate in water? If so how long, because I would like to strengthen/ make the root system fuller but I want her to be able to go back to soil without shock.
I'm going to try this with my monstera. After washing the roots, should I rinse them?
About how long does it take so see if your remedy is working? I did all of this but my pink princess keeps getting yellow leaves 😞
Thanks Dr, great info 👍
Hi!! Any comment on using peroxide in the soil?
Thank you sooo much! I been listening to you! Cause I bought a monstera albo cutting and I’m afraid I have her propagating in water but I don’t know if I should put her in moss or perlite? It had a Tiny white root but I think it’s gone! 😩
I have a couple of leaf cuttings of monstera deliciosa, at the base there is a couple of routes that are starting to come out but they look rather rotted. Would I just try to use the soap to clean all those areas off and then let it dry once again for 24 hours. It just has one or two small little Roots starting to come out at the base but they don't look good.
I snipped off the affected root portions and soaked them in Neem oil and washed them thoroughly with mild soapy water and repotted them in a sterilized mixture. took me around 90min+ and some mess.....but it was satisfactory...like giving a CPR treatment to someone and kind of bringing them to life.
Thank you will try it. I'm hearing people put them back in water! But what you say sounds soo much more rational and also better than adding harsh chemicals.
Excellent video !! Just what I was looking for! Looking forward to seeing more .
Hi
I recently repotted my palm i removed 2 stems as i felt it was mushy n will kill entire plant but after repot my other stem leavs seem to getting dried/burned not sure what the reason could be.
1. I did wash it with soap neem oil n bit of baking soda mixed water
2. Kept the plant roots to air a bit as suggested (covered in moist paper) for aprox 10hr
3. Potted it back in
After you wash the roots with soap, do you rinse them off?
Yes, I just do a light rinse. It's fine if some soap is still there =)
@@LegendsOfMonstera what about a weak seedling with root rot?
Subscribed. Liked. Comment: Really enjoyed this informative vid on root rot. You are a good teacher and I'm looking forward to binge watching. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the support!! Glad you're enjoying the videos! I'm going to add some not-so-informative-but-fun videos into the mix as well to diversify the channel. Thanks for following along =)
Can I do this on my hydrangea?... It's leaves had back spots and were dropping... So I repot it in fresh potting mix.. it started looking healthy for 4-5 days
But now again the leaves are ☹️ drooping again and losing leaves
Does root rot kill the tip of your plant stems even after cutting the dead parts off?
I have a dracaena marginata. It has root rot til almost the middle of stem. What do I do. Can I save it still?