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title: "Hi everyone! I have these elephant bushes that were given to me in…"
description: "Hi everyone! I have these elephant bushes that were given to me in pretty bad condition. They've been getting better but a lot of the branches are super lanky…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "em🌿🪴"
published: "2024-05-29T11:36:31.363583Z"
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# Hi everyone! I have these elephant bushes that were given to me in…

_Posted by em🌿🪴 on 2024-05-29_

Hi everyone!  
I have these elephant bushes that were given to me in pretty bad condition. They've been getting better but a lot of the branches are super lanky like the ones pictured. I've been trimming and propagating the pieces, would it be a good idea to plant the rooted props in the areas of empty soil to make the plant thicker overall?? Or should I just keep trimming and waiting for new growth??  
Thank you!!

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qahIVP2yBl9yl8cpCPpZQ6lbhUO_GX2mBktAUIn8l1E/JoVlE4qRQ32nGPPR1gnL5A.webp?size=large)

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## 10 comments

### S.R commented on 2024-05-29

I always plant my trimmings back into the same pot. Over time it makes for a nice full looking plant!

#### iambijoux replied on 2024-05-29

This! It’ll make the process go way faster!!!

#### em🌿🪴 replied on 2024-05-29

Perfect that's great to know!! I have been doing that for my vining plants but wasn't sure if it was a good move for this kind of plant. Thanks for the help!

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-05-29

You could do that or you could let it riiiide. I was given one from an old neighbor who passed about 3 years ago. It was the saddest little thing, all dead branches and like …6 leaves.

It looks like this now:

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/437cvweqbki9dm3WGwIgPKYbWJm3edDRYD1cwUaz2Sw/G1DvtYeRQ4q7toTBzlK3Cg.webp?size=large)

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-05-29

This is what it looked like when I got it:

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/437cvweqbki9dm3WGwIgPKYbWJm3edDRYD1cwUaz2Sw/bIWxr8PqTfumP3R1XaRlKg.webp?size=large)

#### em🌿🪴 replied on 2024-05-29

Wow yours looks great!! Im excited for mine to start growing downwards instead of upwards I guess it will just take time😊

### Lynda commented on 2024-05-29

I am wondering if this plant needs more sun??? Good lighting will usually cure leggyness. Good luck! 😊💚🪴

#### Sunny replied on 2024-05-29

I was thinking the same!

#### em🌿🪴 replied on 2024-05-29

It might be that, my mom gave it to me and she had kept it outside in the shade! I put it in the brightest spot in my house hoping to bring it back to life. Thanks for the help!!

### Lynda commented on 2024-05-29

👍🏻 😊💚😁

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