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I took my plant out and cut some of its root until they were white and covered the roots with some cinnamon as I don’t have the anti infection root medicine/powder. The plant has been shedding leaves and this is how it looks. It’s been a day and it’s been drying like this. The bottom part of the stem looks wet but it still feels hard.what should I do next. Leave it dry like this for some more time or repot it in the new soil? I waters it last Saturday a week ago so whene should I water it. The bottom looks wet so should I cut the stem from the bottom to stop the rotting or will be the plant do fine without doing it? It’s only the bottom now that looks like it’s holding water and is wet. Pls tell me what should I do? Should I propagate the stem. What do you think about the success rate of the plant to live or it’s late. If it’s late Ashokji I propagate the food stems and cuttings. Will the rotting continue upward or will it stop moving up in some days. If it won’t stop I can cut the stem where it feels fine and shows no symptom of rotting . Will this option help or doing nothing will stop the rotting going up. The roots now are hard looks white on the inside and outside both. The second photo shows till where it looks wet but still feels hard. Pls reply so that if something had to be I can do it right away as I don’t want to late.
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Based on the photos you provided, it appears that your Ficus Ginseng is experiencing some stress. It's possible that the plant is suffering from root rot due to the soil being too moist for an extended period of time. However, this could also be a natural response to acclimating to its new environment. To check if there is root rot, carefully remove the plant from its pot and inspect the roots. Healthy roots should be white or light brown in color, while rotted roots will appear dark, mushy, and may emit a foul odor. If you do find signs of root rot, you will need to repot the plant to save it. Choose a pot one size larger than the current pot and use fresh, well-draining soil. Gently remove any rotted roots, being careful not to damage healthy ones, and plant the tree in the new pot. If you don't find signs of rot, then it's likely just the plant adjusting to its new environment. Keep an eye on it and make sure not to overwater it. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings and only water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
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