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title: "Hey all, it got cold where I live last night and I didn’t think to…"
description: "Hey all, it got cold where I live last night and I didn’t think to bring my basil in. It was in great condition and now it’s sad and shrivelled. Any advice to…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Cai.parkerp"
published: "2024-06-11T03:09:56.559918Z"
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# Hey all, it got cold where I live last night and I didn’t think to…

_Posted by Cai.parkerp on 2024-06-11_

Hey all, it got cold where I live last night and I didn’t think to bring my basil in. It was in great condition and now it’s sad and shrivelled. Any advice to help save it?

I have brought it inside in well-lit area

Thanks!

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## 3 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-06-11

Check if it needs to be watered - the soil looks pretty dry and may have dried out easier outside

However, don’t fertilize for a while. The plant is not able to take in nutrients right now, so fertilizer could be harmful

You might end up needing to prune some leaves off, but just give it some time for now

Good luck!

#### Kate replied on 2024-06-11

I agree with this I could just be in shock, just monitor it!!

#### Cai.parkerp replied on 2024-06-11

Thank you!! Will do 😊

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