How Do You Save a Dying Begonias

Save a diseased begonia by isolating it from the rest of your healthy plants. Remove any affected foliage using a sterile knife or scissors. Remove the plant from the soil to check the roots for rot and remove any rotten roots. Rinse the remaining healthy roots and spray them with fungicide before repotting the plant.

How do you bring begonias back to life?

Clean the pot with bleach, then add sterile potting mix. Replant the begonia and water it, making sure the water drains well, as root rot is more common in waterlogged soil. If the plant is outdoors, move the plant to new location to help prevent reinfection by the root rot fungus.

Is my begonia dead?

If you suspect your plant is dead but you aren’t sure, the fastest way to tell if it is dead is to check the stems. The stems of the plant should be pliable and firm and will have a green cast on the inside if they are still alive. If the stem is mushy or brittle, check the roots for the same conditions.