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title: "Both of my Inch Plants are wilting away. I love these and they were…"
description: "Both of my Inch Plants are wilting away. I love these and they were so pretty. I can’t figure out what my issue is. One is in a terracotta pot with drainage…"
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author: "Lindsay in PA"
published: "2024-01-14T19:00:29.118Z"
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# Both of my Inch Plants are wilting away. I love these and they were…

_Posted by Lindsay in PA on 2024-01-14_

Both of my Inch Plants are wilting away. I love these and they were so pretty. I can’t figure out what my issue is. One is in a terracotta pot with drainage and the other is in a plastic pot without drainage. Any suggestions are appreciated!

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## 10 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-14

All the pots need drainage or you will get root rot. The terracotta pot looks like overwatering as well based on on the dark color of the stems’ base.

The soil also looks like it was growing fungus at one time or that is salts/minerals from the soil.

I recommend getting rid of that soil. Check for root rot and remove, if any. Rinse roots with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. Let the roots dry for a few hours to form callouses and prevent bacterial infection. Use premium potting mix with less compost-like soil.

Water when the soil is almost dry or fully dries out. It looks a little limp when it needs water.

Indirect bright light works well with those two varieties. Less light shows less color.

I use Osmocote fertilizer granules.

### Jenny R commented on 2024-01-14

I also have a Tradescandia “Bubblegum” (purple plant) !! Definitely needs drainage holes to avoid root rot, and I water them much less in winter because they’re a tropical plant \& should be treated like succulents (depending on where you’re located). I also give them food about once a month especially in winter. As you water less, the purple will darken as well! Hope this helps!

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#### Waytoplant replied on 2024-01-14

Do you wait for yours to dry out completely before watering?

#### Waytoplant replied on 2024-01-14

Is that a high sun window?

#### Jenny R replied on 2024-01-15

Yes I feel the soil as I go, and it gets sunlight for about 8-9 hours a day, directly and indirectly!

#### Waytoplant replied on 2024-01-15

You let it dry out completely before watering?

#### Jenny R replied on 2024-01-16

usually yes, sometimes i will water it if only some parts of soil feel damp (and it looks like it needs the water)

### Lindsay in PA commented on 2024-01-14

Thank you everyone!

### Plant Father commented on 2024-01-14

looks like overwatering and not enough light. if you’re using a moisture meter, those things are known for being inaccurate and unreliable, many have killed their plants relying on them. t. zebrina specifically is a shimmery pinkish purple when it receives enough light. picture to follow

#### Plant Father replied on 2024-01-14

mine are under a 12-hour grow light and very purple and happy

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