The only way to cure root rot is to pull the plant and cut out the area of the roots that are infected, then chop off any infected limbs about an inch below the last infected spot using a blade cleaned with alcohol (a dirty blade can spread the disease.) Unfortunately when I pulled Sandis out his entire root ball was mush. So I took all the good, clean limbs I could find and will do everything I can to make sure Sandis lives on. The cuttings need to dry for a few days so the cut part scabs over, then they will be dipped in root starter and planted. Time will tell, hopefully the rot didn't reach these bits.
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