This is new information for me!

 

This Is New Information for Me! A Surprisingly Simple Trick for Reviving Dying Houseplants

We’ve all been there — a once-thriving houseplant starts to wilt, fade, or drop leaves. You water it more. Then less. Move it closer to the light. Nothing works. You might think it’s just time to toss it and start over.

But then I learned something that changed my whole plant care game:

A plain old potato can help revive a dying plant.

Wait… what?

Yup — this was new information for me, and I couldn’t believe it actually works. Here's how, why, and when to try it.

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🥔 The Potato Rooting Trick

It turns out, raw potato contains natural plant hormones, including auxins — the same type found in commercial rooting powders. These hormones encourage root development, which is especially useful if your plant’s roots are damaged or if you’re trying to regrow from a cutting.

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🌱 How to Use a Potato to Revive or Propagate a Plant

✔️ You’ll Need:

• 1 raw potato

• A sharp knife

• A dying or rootless plant cutting

• A small container or potting mix

🔧 Method:

1. Cut a small hole or slit in the potato (just deep enough to insert a stem or cutting).

2. Gently insert the bottom of your plant cutting into the hole.

3. Plant the entire potato in well-draining potting mix.

4. Water lightly and keep in indirect light.

5. In a few weeks, new roots should form from the stem, encouraged by the potato’s natural hormones and moisture.

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🧪 Why It Works

Potatoes are rich in:

• Auxins: Encourage root cell growth

• Moisture: Keeps the cutting from drying out

• Starch and sugars: Provide gentle nourishment as roots develop

This is especially helpful for:

• Pothos

• Monstera

• Herbs like basil and mint

• Succulent leaf cuttings (though use less moisture here)

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❗ A Few Notes:

• Don’t use cooked potatoes — they lack the natural enzymes and hormones needed.

• Keep the soil just barely moist to avoid rot.

• Once roots are established, you can remove the plant and transplant it into fresh soil.

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🏁 Final Thoughts

I never thought I’d be planting a potato in my living room, but here we are — and honestly, it worked better than expected. Whether you're a houseplant newbie or a full-blown plant parent, this little-known trick is a fun, budget-friendly way to save cuttings or bring life back to struggling plants.

It was new to me — maybe it’s new to you too. Give it a try!