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title: "Bougie is NOT okay, you guys 😭 I don't even know if she's alive. The…"
description: "Bougie is NOT okay, you guys 😭 I don't even know if she's alive. The leaves are pretty dry. She's my mom's bougainvillea, btw."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/pKqGu4nxS7qOrg-mWysfzA"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Bella"
published: "2024-04-30T15:14:21.967919Z"
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# Bougie is NOT okay, you guys 😭 I don't even know if she's alive. The…

_Posted by Bella on 2024-04-30_

Bougie is NOT okay, you guys 😭 I don't even know if she's alive. The leaves are pretty dry.

She's my mom's bougainvillea, btw.

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## 5 comments

### Lupine lane commented on 2024-04-30

Have you watered it? Some /lots of plants will defoliate to slow down the photosynthesis/capillary process and be ok if watered immediately and kept a close eye on until they regrow some leaves. During this time they’ll be super fragile so don’t do anything else new like repot

#### Bella replied on 2024-04-30

I gave it some water today. Maybe it'll perk up in the next few days?

#### Lupine lane replied on 2024-04-30

At this point the leaves will probably fall off but the stalk is what’s important. A healthy stalk will be somewhat flexible and a dead one will be like a matchstick

### Dee commented on 2024-04-30

Pot looks too big for the plant (and its roots) which can lead to inconsistent watering! You might consider looking at the root system and downsizing the pot…may save it in the long run

### SAS commented on 2025-10-25

And liquid fertilizer atleast once in 7 days? It looks like it needs it, poor thing. Keep in direct sunlight but away from drafts and heaters. It also needs a nice humid space. (I’ve got a humidifier going for mine) I get a soil change done and bring ALL patio plants indoor for the winters.

I’d leave it in the same pot for now, transferring it in now in this state will only shock it more. I would not risk it.

A full spectrum grow light would help going forward.

Good luck! Keep us updated. Let’s all save it for mum!

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