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title: "Almost killed this tradescantia in soil from (I think) overwatering…"
description: "Almost killed this tradescantia in soil from (I think) overwatering it. The leaves were turning brown and floppy and the roots were not looking great 🫣…"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "Lindsey"
published: "2024-05-24T17:17:58.057295Z"
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# Almost killed this tradescantia in soil from (I think) overwatering…

_Geplaatst door Lindsey op 2024-05-24_

Almost killed this tradescantia in soil from (I think) overwatering it. The leaves were turning brown and floppy and the roots were not looking great 🫣 chopped it up and put the healthy part in some water as a last ditch effort….. now it’s thriving lol. Go figure! 😅🤷🏻‍♀️

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/cIOxLDkVVpO1KZo5lVJCf7Vm2gh8bu847ynniLimMPA/Z9ddQm_nSI-6kR0TxRnSaQ.webp?size=large)

## 2 reacties

### Riley reageerde op 2024-05-24

I’ve found that tradescantia like to dry out completely between watering, but also thrive living in water!

### Elle Woods reageerde op 2024-05-25

Me too. As soon as I put them in soil they start looking like they hate life

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