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What happen if over-watered ?

If the cutting is really over-watered, what should most fig growers usually do to solve this problem and save the cuttings ? I have seen this issue is quite often for the fig newbie like me as well.

Reduce the humidify in the container was much as possible, I would leave the bin open a small crack. Make sure no water is pooled in the bottom of the humidity bin or in the plant cup. Are the cuttings in perlite or soil? If you tend to overwater you may want to choose a coarse perlite mix over soil and invest in a moisture meter. Make sure the cups that the cuttings are planted in have air holes around the sides to promote air circulation. You can also experiment with dusting cuttings with cinnamon to reduce rot.

If the little tree is over-watered to the point where it starts to rot then you have only one last-ditch effort to save it. You must cut the rotted portion away, cut away the leaves and leave 1/2 of a leaf on it, try to get it to re-root on the newly cut portion at the bottom.

Thanks to all !!!

Hey Pacifica :) I've definitely done this before, sometimes it helps to get a paper towl (or 2 or 3 sometimes) and press it gently but firmly against the bottom of the cup where the drainage holes are and it may wick away some of the extra water.. Also if you have mop (type with the strings) laying around, cut 1 strand off and use it as a wick.. Carefully insert it through a drainage hole in the bottom of the cup and let it hang until the water drips out.. Or put it bag in the bin with a paper towl underneath the cup so the wet wick comes into contact with it and it will help to pull the water out.. I always put a wick in my cups now from the start, really helps if you accidentally overwater, but remember to do your best not to have a heavy watering hand! They are much better off a lil too dry than too wet :) Good luck with that cutting!

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Originally Posted by Jamie0507
Hey Pacifica :) I've definitely done this before, sometimes it helps to get a paper towl (or 2 or 3 sometimes) and press it gently but firmly against the bottom of the cup where the drainage holes are and it may wick away some of the extra water.. Also if you have mop (type with the strings) laying around, cut 1 strand off and use it as a wick.. Carefully insert it through a drainage hole in the bottom of the cup and let it hang until the water drips out.. Or put it bag in the bin with a paper towl underneath the cup so the wet wick comes into contact with it and it will help to pull the water out.. I always put a wick in my cups now from the start, really helps if you accidentally overwater, but remember to do your best not to have a heavy watering hand! They are much better off a lil too dry than too wet :) Good luck with that cutting!


Hi Jamie, thanks for your information. Sounds good.

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