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title: "My poor baby elephant bush is looking so sad, I don't know what to do…"
description: "My poor baby elephant bush is looking so sad, I don't know what to do about it D: She's getting full sunlight and I only water her when her soil is dried up. I…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sk.nwalker"
published: "2023-08-03T17:32:28.125Z"
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# My poor baby elephant bush is looking so sad, I don't know what to do…

_Sk.nwalkerさんが2023-08-03に投稿しました_

My poor baby elephant bush is looking so sad, I don't know what to do about it D: She's getting full sunlight and I only water her when her soil is dried up. I already gave her fertilizer and I talk to her all the time, I don't know what l'm doing wrong

-update  
I looked at her roots and she was super root bound! I’m now in the process of re potting her :) hopefully it helps! For the people who gave advice thank you so much, I’ll be sure to follow it

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Lx_boKx9E03oI85B8stk414bIOwV9EMIpt2qvKB77Ew/38ac4167cd664737be0ddc0794f22d38.webp?size=large)

## 7件のコメント

### Lisetteさんが2023-08-03にコメントしました

Did you ever repot/change the soil after purchasing?

#### Sk.nwalkerさんが2023-08-03に返信しました

No

#### Lisetteさんが2023-08-03に返信しました

The soil might be hydrophobic! Try switching it out or poking holes in it when watering.

### Sk.nwalkerさんが2023-08-03にコメントしました

Ok, thank you so much 😊

### Sunnyさんが2023-08-03にコメントしました

Leaves and stems are shriveled and weak looking. Typically, it’s a sign of insufficient watering. Changing the soil will no definitively help if the problem is hydrophobic soil repelling water.

Another issue could be insufficient water at the times you water it. The soil will be completely dried out. It takes a while to completely soak it again. My sweet potato vine is like this. I water it once and the water runs through while the top inch of soil is wet. But, most of the middle is dry. I have to let it sit in a tray to absorb the water from the bottom. I can feel the weight increase after the soaking. I let the excess water drain.

Planta offers 3 ways of watering including bottom soaking and dunking. Try them after changing the soil. Best of luck. Tell us how it turns out.

#### Sunnyさんが2023-08-03に返信しました

Typo Correction: “Changing the soil WILL DEFINITELY help…” 😁

### GardeNerdさんが2023-08-04にコメントしました

Carbonated water before you transplant or start plant doctoring.

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