Uh-oh! I overwatered my plant, and the soil is soggy. What do I do?Updated 3 years ago

You think giving your plant an extra drink of water is like giving it a kiss and a hug, right? Wrong. If the soil is soggy and doesn't dry out fast enough, switch pots. Porous pots like clay or terracotta will help the roots dry faster.

Sometimes if it is in a low light spot and given lots of water, it can hold that water too long. Other times, we get busy and don't lift the grower pot out of the container (don't let Mom know) and think their little toes will like the extra moisture instead of allowing it to drain in the sink. Wrong again.

If you find the soil soggy, lift it out of the container and wrap it in old newspaper to soak up the moisture as much as possible. Remove any rotting roots with sterilized pruners (wipe often). This method may take several hours to remove the moisture, so keep replacing the newspaper to soak up all the water. Afterward, repot in the sterilized pot, and the next time you water, add 3% hydrogen peroxide at a rate of 1:10 parts water. This additive will help prevent any bacteria or fungus issues in the future.

Plants that may be susceptible to yellowing leaves: Fiddle Leaf Figs, Sago Palm, Snake Plants, Ponytail Palm, and Spider Plants.