Would someome tell me what I can do to save a Gloxinia that was acidently overwatered? I currently have it under a flourescent light and have poured all excess water off of it. It's wilting quickly.

Gypsy
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Could someone please tell me what to do? I've poured off the excess water and have it under a flourescent light but it's wilting fast.

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Gypsy,

The degree of damage depends on how long the soil was waterlogged. Replacing the soil will not help and may actually do more damage. All you can do is provide lots of warmth and light to hasten the drying out of the soil.

The wilting is not a good sign when the soil is plenty moist. That suggests that the leaves are not getting water because the roots are no longer functioning, i.e, they have rotted.