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title: "Is this plant dead?? It used to have large leaves but they fell off.…"
description: "Is this plant dead?? It used to have large leaves but they fell off. I was hoping they would grow back but it has been awhile and cannot tell what it needs!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/Amivlj4ofuadBMvPLuEU4j"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Court"
published: "2025-08-18T12:13:59.441215Z"
language: "en"
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# Is this plant dead?? It used to have large leaves but they fell off.…

_Posted by Court on 2025-08-18_

Is this plant dead?? It used to have large leaves but they fell off. I was hoping they would grow back but it has been awhile and cannot tell what it needs!

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## 5 comments

### Mads commented on 2025-08-18

It doesn’t look dead. Most importantly, it needs more light.

I would pull it out and look at the roots. Remove anything rotted. Repot in a well-draining mix in a pot just bigger than the root ball.

If the roots aren’t salvageable, chop the stems and root in water.

#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-18

Exactly what I'd do

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-18

Yep i would do what MADS said...

### OzPlantGirl commented on 2025-08-18

That pot is too big.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-18

Assuming the roots are fine and it doesn't need propped, remember to go easy on watering while it recovers. It can't photosynthesize very well without leaves, so it won't use up the water as fast

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