How can I nurse my probably dead plant back to health?
I had a lovely lavander plant that was so prolific and beautiful, but after moving it has become wilted and it looks horrible! I'm in Florida, so it's not like it's not getting enough sun or water, what could be the problem? How can you nurse back your favorite plants?
Answers ( 1 )
If it is dead, it is likely dead. Not able to be revived- dead.
You can try dissecting the roots out of the soil, and replanting them in new soil with just enough moisture- if any- to "wake it up", but unless the plant is not-dead, just very, very ill, it likely won't work.
If there is any non-crispy green left, the plant may be hanging on, but it is quite, quite ill and would probably prefer to die. If it is at that stage, repot in new, dry soil, with a very little water, in bright, indirect sunlight and warm temperature might nurse it back to health.
Maybe.
Doubtful.
Dead is usually dead.
From your details, it sounds like it is being over-watered (Florida is VERY humid) and/or has a fungus/mold in the soil. Could be a critter, but my best guess is the roots are rotted from too much water. Home Depot/Lowes/Ace garden centers usually have lavender plants, and, of course, you can get them delivered to you from online.
Don't over-water plants- if you kill the roots, the plant is dead.