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title: "I repotted my umbrella tree since I was changing the soil to a…"
description: "I repotted my umbrella tree since I was changing the soil to a tropical mix. I made a mix of perlite, tropical soil mix and peat moss. The new pot is bigger…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/d9iVAlcMVD9Sc8rJtRh216"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Nik"
published: "2026-07-27T01:36:42.417407Z"
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# I repotted my umbrella tree since I was changing the soil to a…

_Posted by Nik on 2026-07-27_

I repotted my umbrella tree since I was changing the soil to a tropical mix. I made a mix of perlite, tropical soil mix and peat moss. The new pot is bigger since I saw in the old pot the roots were climbing the wall. Now I’m noticing the bottom leaves are dying off and I thought that was fine but it’s seems to be a lot of them. As well overall seems droopy? I’m not sure if it’s shock, heat wave, water in the soil or pot too big. All help appreciated ☺️

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## 7 comments

### Sara commented on 2026-07-27

Is there drainage in the pot?

#### Nik replied on 2026-07-27

Yep 👍

### Mandrakes\&More commented on 2026-07-27

Could be a mixture of the shock and heat. When repotting losing leaves is almost inevitable. I would keep an eye on the roots though

#### Nik replied on 2026-07-27

How would I do that? Also it’s been slowing loosing the lower leaves for about two weeks still

#### Mandrakes\&More replied on 2026-07-27

Gently lift the plant from the pot, dust any soil away from the roots gently and look at them/feel them. If the roots are brown/black or are mushy instead of firm, then you have a problem

#### Mandrakes\&More replied on 2026-07-27

If it’s been two weeks and it hasn’t gotten better it’s likely a root issue

#### Nik replied on 2026-07-29

Okay thank you! I’ll check tomorrow! :)

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