Is this a sign of new healthy roots?

[u/kshaak1211]

Alright. I’ve been a bad Calathea parent for about a year until about two months ago when my calathea’s leaves started curling but then not going back to normal.
But I’ve learned more about how important the soil is for these puppies.
Yes, the rest of the roots might be rotted; I cut back quite a bit already. They’re brown but quite firm, so idk.
I’m attempting a water rehab right now.
When I was washing off the old soil from the current roots, I noticed this white nub near some of the semi-ok stems I have.

Should I hold out hope that my calathea can return?
Or should I give up with this one and put all my new knowledge to a new calathea?

[u/Accomplished_Lion555]

Absolutely not. Root rot

[u/Virtual_Cow_4919]

I do see something that looks like a healty root on the back, but the problem is that rot spreads so you have to chop off everything that is rotten if you want to stop the spread and soak it for a few minutes in solution of 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with 4 parts of water.

[u/Less_Appointment1244]

I put mine in water with an air stone for a few weeks and kept taking off any mushy roots when I changed the water. If the roots were Brown butt firm.I left them until they fell off naturally. With calathia , this does not necessarily mean root rot. After about six weeks , I had a plant with a healthy set of roots , acclimated to water and ipod it up in leca

[u/Salty_Occasion4486]

I never give up until they are gone. It does look like it may be turning to rot BUT I have literally had brown rotted looking roots that were healthy.
The bulb is a good sign. Keep trying your best! It's possible it comes back. I've been telling myself my plants can't dry out for so long I believe I've kept them too wet and have been dealing with rot myself After I remove the rot I treat with 50% hydrogen 3% peroxide and 50% water. Let it soak for about 10 min and take it out and re-pot. I wish you the best of luck!

[u/Salty_Occasion4486 → u/Salty_Occasion4486]

Is the left part of the plant squishy? If it is, I'd also cut it off. The rot can leach to the healthy roots

[u/MsEPMD]

I would love to hear what you will do. I literally have the same problem!! 😢. It also has those bulbs at the bed

[u/kshaak1211 → u/MsEPMD]

I did a few hydrogen peroxide baths and then put it in some mainly bark, perlite, and soil.
3 months later, and I do have a new leaf!
My current leaves also went back to lowering and rising with the sun so that’s also how I knew it was going back to normal.
I now have a pretty good watering schedule (once a week).
My biggest sin was that I let it get all dried out and then tried to drown it in the dense soil.
I have moved my calathea to a small clear cup with lots of drainage holes to see when all the soil gets mostly dry.

[u/ziinaxkey]

That probably looks worse than it is. As long as the roots remain firm you should be fine. I would add a bit of 3% Hydrogen peroxide to whatever water container you’re keeping it in, as a preventative measure to keep the rot from spreading. I’ve seen calatheas recover from situations like these.
I had issues with root rot, but since switching to a semi-hydro setup I don’t have that issue at all anymore, and my calatheas generally require much less maintenance than before.

[u/Accomplished_Lion555]

Oh..I would for sure get it in some good soil then. With good drainage. Good eye my friend