How do you save a plant that is in shock?

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I have twin Palm trees that I got when they were little. They are both 5 years old. When I got them, they were in the same pot and the thought never crossed my mind to seperate them. Then 2 weeks ago, they started to wilt and I was told to put them into seperate pots. Which I did. Now, they are showing signs of shock and I don't remember what to do to keep them from dying. Any suggestions?

x dee x · Accepted Answer

Be patient!  They will start to look a lot worse before they get better.  I have had this happen numerous times.  Just give them the same care (love, affection, food and water) that you normally do and, trust me, they will come around.  Don't be surprised if they lose all of their leaves and greenery for a while.  Eventually they will come back around.  But be patient, it could take them 6 months or so to show improvement.  So just be patient!

fair blue · Answer

This may sound crazy to you, but it is what i would do.  Put them back together.  Find a pot big enough, put them in it in a similar configuation as they were before...even with as much of the old soil as you can mixed in with new.  Make sure they have similar lighting to that which they had when they were doing well.  When you repot them, gently trim the very ends of the roots away and make sure there is no root-rot.  Water them and feed them, but do so sparingly so you do not shock them further or burn the roots.  They will need TLC.  i hope this helps.  Best wishes.

Anonymous · Answer

Give them some vitamin B-1, available at nursery's or Lowes, mixed in water to combat shock.

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