I just got a small norfolk plant. I overwatered it and now I am afraid it will get root rot.

I overwataered my small Norfolk plant. Can I save it?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/25/2019 @ 3:11 pm

They don't need a lot of water so I would quickly replace the potting soil. Then only water when the top one inch of soil is dry to the touch. Here is more care information:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-pine-water-requirements.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/yellow-brown-norfolk-pine-leaves.htm ^[4]

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