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em🌿🪴

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!!

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  1. S.R

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

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    • iambijoux

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

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    • em🌿🪴

      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!

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  2. eatyacarbs

    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:

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    • eatyacarbs

      This is what it looked like when I got it:

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    • em🌿🪴

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

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  3. Lynda

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

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    • Sunny

      I was thinking the same!

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    • em🌿🪴

      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!!

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  4. Lynda

    👍🏻 😊💚😁

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