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title: "Hi everyone. I have a parlour palm that is not looking it's best. I…"
description: "Hi everyone. I have a parlour palm that is not looking it's best. I am not sure what is wrong. I water correctly, not too much light, but enough. It has…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Trish"
published: "2025-01-11T13:06:33.524367Z"
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# Hi everyone. I have a parlour palm that is not looking it's best. I…

_Posted by Trish on 2025-01-11_

Hi everyone. I have a parlour palm that is not looking it's best. I am not sure what is wrong. I water correctly, not too much light, but enough. It has drainage and misted. Any help would be appreciated Trish

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## 5 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2025-01-11

Hmmm it looks like it’s in too big of a pot and is trying to focus on root growth and survival than flourishing and pushing out leaves and shoots. When the roots aren’t happy the plant isn’t happy, think of the roots of the plant as its brain/soul and when your’s isn’t feeling right you don’t really feel like doing much

### Trish commented on 2025-01-11

Thanks Alyssa, I will change the pot to a smaller one and see how it gets on. Trish

#### Alyssa replied on 2025-01-11

No problem!

#### Plantgirly replied on 2025-01-11

Plant in a pot 1-2 inches bigger than the root ball :))

### Gena commented on 2025-01-11

Mine gives me a hard time too so following!

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