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title: "My rubber plant is looking sad and droopy. I just moved it to an area…"
description: "My rubber plant is looking sad and droopy. I just moved it to an area with more light a few days ago but it has still not perked up. The soil is a bit dry but…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653e7906367ce5723d041b9e"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "EveB"
published: "2023-10-29T15:23:50.193Z"
language: "en"
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# My rubber plant is looking sad and droopy. I just moved it to an area…

_Posted by EveB on 2023-10-29_

My rubber plant is looking sad and droopy. I just moved it to an area with more light a few days ago but it has still not perked up. The soil is a bit dry but I know these plants like to dry up between waterings. Anyone know why it’s drooping?

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## 2 comments

### Tee Jay commented on 2023-10-29

These need high light! Like way more than you think. Right up in a south window or a grow light. If you’re in a climate that you can put it outside then definitely do that! Water when dry but don’t let it stay dry for too long between waterings

#### EveB replied on 2023-10-29

Maybe I will have to get a grow light for it. Thanks!

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