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title: "Is there any help for my Birkin? I received it in January and it was…"
description: "Is there any help for my Birkin? I received it in January and it was thriving until about a month ago when the leaves started breaking off at the stem and it…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/rWp1w0dhQ9Ox9l58_KSipQ"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Jill"
published: "2024-05-23T14:21:41.358127Z"
language: "en"
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# Is there any help for my Birkin? I received it in January and it was…

_Posted by Jill on 2024-05-23_

Is there any help for my Birkin? I received it in January and it was thriving until about a month ago when the leaves started breaking off at the stem and it deteriorated quickly after that. It's not in a spot to receive direct sunlight, but most likely has been overwatered.

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## 3 comments

### Mullein commented on 2024-05-23

It looks to me like the crown of the plant might be under the soil. This can cause rot. I would try to gently remove some soil until just the roots are covered

### Michelle commented on 2024-06-09

This happened to me too. It was thriving then a month or so later the leaves fell off 😠

#### Jill replied on 2024-06-09

Sadly, it didn't make it. I was down to 2 stems and they both broke off 😔

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