In this video, we check in with Henry, the Ficus (rubber tree plant) that we saved from root rot. Henry is doing very well since his brush with root rot death. He has put on new growth, which you will see in this video. Check out the prior video to see how we saved Henry by treating his roots with hydrogen peroxide and repotting him in organic soil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inLZQ…
Hello and welcome to HealthyHouseplants.com, where we teach you all about gardening in the great indoors. Today is part three of a root rot series, and I’m excited to share some great news: Henry, our star plant, is doing much better! It looks like he has been saved from the potential demise of root rot, and he’s on his way to a full recovery.
Take a look at Henry now. You can see new growth, which is a fantastic sign that he’s recovering. When you follow the root rot treatment I discussed in the previous videos, new healthy growth is a clear indication that your plant is coming out of the root rot phase. Previously, Henry wasn’t looking too goodâhis leaves were droopy, and there was no new growth. But now, he’s shinier, happier, and showing signs of life.
If your plant is leaning a bit, like Henry, you can stake it for support. I’m using green tie tape, which is better than wire or string because it stretches and grows with the plant, preventing girdling that could harm the plant. I’m also going to give Henry a little dry fertilizer to help him along. It’s been about seven weeks since his last treatment, and he’s doing really well. Keeping his leaves clean with a mist and a microfiber cloth allows him to breathe better through the stomata, which is especially important for a plant that’s been compromised.
As for watering, I’ve only watered Henry twice since his rescue from root rot. I let him dry out significantly before watering again, using a moisture meter to check his levels. For plants that have suffered from root rot, it’s crucial to avoid overwatering to prevent restarting the root rot cycle. Henry’s soil now smells fresh and healthy, and I’m going to ease him back into a more regular watering schedule very gradually.
Henry won’t need to be repotted for a while, and I’m going to let him get closer to a 3/4 plant to 1/4 pot ratio before I do so. This will help ensure that root rot doesn’t return. I’m thrilled with Henry’s progress, and I’m happy to see him doing so well.
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Check out the prior video to see how we saved Henry by treating his roots with hydrogen peroxide and repotting him in organic soil. Â Â 
 âĒ How to Save a Plant with Root Rot (Pa…  This part 3 video discusses the care Henry has been receiving since his repotting, including tips on lighting, watering and fertilizing. See Henry when he was first diagnosed with root rot in this part 1 video. It shows signs of root rot:    âĒ How to Save a Plant with Root Rot (Pa… Â
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