Remove the plant and its roots from the pot, carefully clean the roots and repot the plant.[1] Fertilizer can be reintroduced slowly to allow for slow, healthy recovery. Water the plant heavily to wash the accumulation of salt away.[11] If a plant is burnt due to drought-like circumstances, the soil may be dry, and the plant will appear wilted. The best option in terms of recovery is to water the plant with more water, maintaining damp soil.