Hello,

I got a beautiful small italian stone pine plant for xmas and I think its dying. The pot it came in did not drain, and I really know nothing of plant care so I did not realize this was a problem. It looked great until a couple weeks ago the ends of all the branches started wilting and drooping.

After talking to a few friends I realized the roots were drowning so I purchased a draining pot and replanted it with new soil. The soil around the roots was dripping wet so I shook off as much of it as I could and hoped it would come back to life in its new pot.

Its been about 5 days and its looking worse every day. The pine needles are all dry and brittle and have turned a dark green color.

Should I trim off the ends of the branches? Trim the roots? Feed it miracle grow? I have no clue what I am doing but I really really want to save this tree.

Thank you,
D

Unfortunately, most plants that are dying from root rot can't be helped. I don't know this plant in particular, but the only thing you might be able to do is take a stem cutting and start a new one. There could be other factors causing its demise, like low humidity and just that fact that it's been moved to a new environment. Hopefully it will come out of it, good luck.