Well, it sure doesn't sound good. That's not the kind of accident that most of us are going to be able to comment on. I saw your post earlier today and delayed commenting because I was hoping someone else would chime in, but not so far, so... I'm speaking up.

All I can say is that if it's worth it to you to do some pretty careful work to try to revive it, don't give up too soon. Give it a month, maybe, to see if anything emerges from the crown. AVs don't want to die.

Meanwhile, be sure not to overwater. The dead leaves aren't going to be respirating any water, so it's not going to need anything like what it used to use.

It seems to me like, if it wants to live, you're going to have to do some pretty careful observation and try hard to provide ideal conditions. And don't expect it to be back to being ready to bloom again for a long time. If you're up for it as a project, go for it! But you might be better off replacing it. Or at least getting another one to enjoy, while the original is in ICU.

Best wishes,

Joan

AVs aren't usually consumed for food, so avoid steaming them like asparagus :)

They are not poisonous for humans and pets... Not sure if the taste is that good. Probably garlic, salt and butter will do the trick..

Anyway = Joan's advice is solid gold . Even if the leaves are dead, there should be some sleeping buds on the stem that can produce suckers you can take off and reroot later. If not than not, but if you give it a chance and keep the pot barely moist ... you probably get something back. Watch it and remove any dead tissue to prevent rot.

Unless you cooked it in an Instant Pot ...

I.