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title: "One year of growth and so much patience. I was this close to calling…"
description: "One year of growth and so much patience. I was this close to calling it, but she bounced back and is coming in strong"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/O9QrB6ZjRPIOpUywkfWXgj"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Whit_Y"
published: "2026-01-27T06:22:40.035839Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8Auc04WdGvLg5eIaRwCZy6FB_Gis004BThJhN0B6uAk/OT2TMz9ySd-9ZDVY445LDg.webp?size=large"
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# One year of growth and so much patience. I was this close to calling…

_Posted by Whit\_Y on 2026-01-27_

One year of growth and so much patience. I was this close to calling it, but she bounced back and is coming in strong

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## 2 comments

### Grace commented on 2026-01-27

I have one of these! Any tips?

#### Whit\_Y replied on 2026-01-28

Make sure the soil is chunky and always check soil moisture before watering, i water when the soil is about 75% dry, and maybe whisper some positive affirmations to it 😂

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