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title: "Opinions please. 1) Zebra plant decided to drop leaves. Keiki paste…"
description: "Opinions please. 1) Zebra plant decided to drop leaves. Keiki paste has produced one small bud on the bottom. Thinking of decapitation and try and prop the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/suUKKlTKzEV3eBYR52cEuU"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Mysti M"
published: "2026-01-19T16:55:05.836015Z"
language: "en"
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# Opinions please. 1) Zebra plant decided to drop leaves. Keiki paste…

_Posted by Mysti M on 2026-01-19_

Opinions please.

1\) Zebra plant decided to drop leaves. Keiki paste has produced one small bud on the bottom. Thinking of decapitation and try and prop the top. Thoughts?

2\) I think I planted my Calathea in too large of a pot (It was much larger then). It got crispy and died off but is making it's way back. Should I repot in a smaller pot while she is rebounding?

Thanks!

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## 2 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-01-20

Yeah i would chop and prop the zebra. And the dottie i would put a dome over the top for some humidity to begin with. Once its stronger then i would put it in a smaller pot.

#### Mysti M replied on 2026-01-20

Thanks! Sounds like I was on the right track.

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