If I have over watered my split leaf philodendron and it's leaves are browning, is it to late to save?
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it's getting too much sun! keep it away from the window if it's in a pot! water once weekly.. no fertilizer!
It may not be to late to save them.
Orchids are extremely succeptable to what is known as root rot. When the orchid is overwateredand the roots do not dry out between waterings bacteria/mold will kill the roots.
What to do:
Remove the orchid from its potting mix and examine the roots. the roots should be white or a very light brown. If they are dark brown or black, they are rotted and dead.
Remove any dead roots (black or brown ones). If more than about 1/4 of the roots arestill O.K. your orchid should survive, however, since the leaves are starting to turn, I would guess that almost all the roots are dead.
If all the roots are dead, remove them all as they are no longer absorbing water and the infection can travel up to the main plant if left.
Go to a garden center and get rooting hormone (lowes and Home Depot both carry it) and apply this to any surviving roots and/or the base ofthe plant.
Replant in new ptting medium and water only when the medium has become completely dry, this should be no more than 2-3 times a week.
Good Luck!
That is rather surprising since they generally grow near waterfalls and such very damp locations.
They are quite hardy and will recover quite quickly. May be the soil is not fast draining. Too much light can also be an issue.
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