How do you think I can make them Better

( Kim) Zion, IL(Zone 5a)

Look at my plants they look worn out what can I do to make them more alive than dead maybe to muck fretilzer (SP) I use1/4 tsp everytime I wate maybe to much water I haven't paid much attention cause of work but I am off again Monday so maybe I can get them back
I will send 3 pic
Dimmer

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( Kim) Zion, IL(Zone 5a)

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( Kim) Zion, IL(Zone 5a)

One more for good luck

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(Lynn) Omaha, NE(Zone 5a)

Well,some of them,especially in picture two, are rotted and beyond hope.The rest should be thoroughly inspected,all dead growth removed,leaves cleaned and in cases where there is fertilizer build-up or the plants have long necks,repotted.If any plants have a lot of limp leaves,if you can find a firm one,start a new plant.Check for insects and suckers,also.
Don't worry.They are pretty tough and most will be as good as new with a little TLC.
Lynn

Lilburn, GA

I would make leaf cuttings of anything.

when was the last time you changed the soil? Could it be that the compost is too old?

(Lynn) Omaha, NE(Zone 5a)

In some of the pictures it looks like you have a lot of salt build-up.Also,it may just be because the pictures are closeup,but several seem to be in too large of pots.That contributes to rot.If anything,overwatering is much worse than underwatering.
Lynn

Williston, ND

ID repot and cut down on the fertlizer

JIM

( Kim) Zion, IL(Zone 5a)

Ok Tomarrow I will transplant cut and look over my plants As far as salt I think that it is calcaum (SP) When I water my plants I fill up Milk jugs and let the water sit at room Temp till I water again. I have so many plant I will put also in small pot
Thanks for the information it has helped alot I will take pic and show you all what I am doing I know you all want to see ^_^ haha
Dimmer

(Lynn) Omaha, NE(Zone 5a)

The salt in your pots is built up fertilizer salts.Repotting is the best solution.Otherwise pour clear water over and over again through the soil and clean the pot rims.

Lyn

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