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title: "Is my bamboo plant dead? Or is there something I could do to help it?"
description: "Is my bamboo plant dead? Or is there something I could do to help it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ac21ee4f7b901143a7fe5e"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sick (or dead) bambo"
published: "2024-01-20T19:41:34.823Z"
language: "en"
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# Is my bamboo plant dead? Or is there something I could do to help it?

_Posted by Sick (or dead) bambo on 2024-01-20_

Is my bamboo plant dead? Or is there something I could do to help it?

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## 4 comments

### The Plant Fairy commented on 2024-01-21

Can I see the roots?

#### The Plant Fairy replied on 2024-01-21

What I had to do with my bamboo plant was cut off all the dead leaves, take it out of the soil and place it in a a jar. After that I filled the water up a few notches above the soil and it has came back drastically!

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#### Sick (or dead) bambo replied on 2024-01-22

Thank you so much! Sorry I’m just reading these comments. I’m gonna do the same. I appreciate it!

#### The Plant Fairy replied on 2024-01-22

You’re fine, best of luck!

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