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title: "Help!! I can’t figure out why my adansonii is unhappy! The only thing…"
description: "Help!! I can’t figure out why my adansonii is unhappy! The only thing I can think is that it’s outgrown its pot and I need to give it more soil in a bigger…"
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author: "KallianHawke"
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# Help!! I can’t figure out why my adansonii is unhappy! The only thing…

_Posted by KallianHawke on 2025-09-02_

Help!! I can’t figure out why my adansonii is unhappy! The only thing I can think is that it’s outgrown its pot and I need to give it more soil in a bigger pot, but I’m unsure (and need to buy a bigger pot if that’s the case).

There are no signs of pests that I can see.

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## 12 comments

### Liz commented on 2025-09-02

Have you checked the roots? Are they white or brown and mushy?

#### KallianHawke replied on 2025-09-02

Not yet. Thinking it may be root rot?

### Liz commented on 2025-09-02

I dealt with it fairly recently with my esqueleto and it was doing the same thing so it’s worth a check

#### KallianHawke replied on 2025-09-02

The roots appear to be healthy

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/r82PHuvLXprXnnPd_3FQW0uwTNgLM-9-unsXR79c1E8/kcD2Ys7_TN2zaKxoTce4wQ.webp?size=large)

### PlantMammaJinx commented on 2025-09-02

Generally yellowing leaves means overwatering, however if it’s not that and roots look good and assuming it’s getting plenty of light..  
I’ve heard of them getting a bit unhappy if they don’t have correct support. If all else checks out maybe it’s that?

#### KallianHawke replied on 2025-09-02

That could very well be it. There are several different stalks and some of them recently became floppy. Last night, after checking the roots, I decided to split the stalks into 2 different pots, and I’m hoping they feel more supported now. I may need to upgrade to some moss poles if the bamboo sticks I currently have aren’t enough.

#### PlantMammaJinx replied on 2025-09-02

Honestly in the most polite way possible, you may be better off. The little bamboo sticks sold to support plants really don’t do much but get in the way unfortunately. However you don’t HAVE to use a moss pole either. I’m personally not a fan as they’re more hassle than they’re worth. I use these coco poles atm. They’re working well and were pretty cheap, plus minimal upkeep. 🤷🏻‍♀️

#### KallianHawke replied on 2025-09-05

Coco poles? I think I’ve seen those. Where can I get them? Anywhere? Amazon? Walmart? 😅

#### PlantMammaJinx replied on 2025-09-05

Yeah I’m in Australia they’re probably called something different where you live though, here’s a picture.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/9pKfEQ_LuA6Yos20hXBZY2JTBeXXpLF5Kkja0rznzL0/xwUqTcdwTu-DPNDSeokudw.webp?size=large)

### Whit\_Y commented on 2025-09-03

I’ve found this to be helpful. How often are you watering? That looks like overwatering, if you’re following the Planta schedule STOP. Check the soil with a chopstick to check moisture levels.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8Auc04WdGvLg5eIaRwCZy6FB_Gis004BThJhN0B6uAk/urtU2lRgQO24K9k98KmbIw.webp?size=large)

#### KallianHawke replied on 2025-09-05

I check the soil with my finger, but maybe I’m not going deep enough or waiting for the soil to be dry enough!

#### Whit\_Y replied on 2025-09-05

I recommend the chopsticks- my fingers don’t get unnecessarily dirty and I’m able to get much deeper, especially for the plants that prefer to dry all the way out.

Good luck! 🪴

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