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Overwatered Potted Evergreen: Emergency Repot

Standing water in pot = root rot emergency. Act fast:

  1. Remove from pot.
  2. Gently wash away wet soil from roots.
  3. Trim black/mushy roots (healthy = white/firm).
  4. Clean pot (bleach rinse).
  5. Repot in fresh, well-draining mix (add perlite/pumice).
  6. Water lightly—moisten only. Then ~weekly.

Indoors?

Cool, bright spot. No fertilizer until new growth.

Prognosis

May be too late if roots mostly rotted. But evergreens are tough—worth trying.

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