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title: "Seriously what am I doing wrong what should I do???"
description: "Seriously what am I doing wrong what should I do???"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9MSmk36nm2pzEciRpr96SL"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Audrey Gilliam"
published: "2026-05-12T02:25:45.191455Z"
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# Seriously what am I doing wrong what should I do???

_Posted by Audrey Gilliam on 2026-05-12_

Seriously what am I doing wrong what should I do???

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## 4 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-12

i'm not sure what problem you're pointing out. your tradescantia looks very healthy and happy, it's even flowering.

#### Audrey Gilliam replied on 2026-05-12

The top is the newest photo it went from those pictures to what it is now it’s getting smaller and leaves keep dying it’s just a lot happening

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-05-12

ohh okay. maybe not getting enough light. how recently have you fertilized it? how often do you water?

### Bret commented on 2026-05-12

The ONLY way I have ever been able to keep one of these alive is by raising her in water instead of soil. She's currently living on top of my fish tank and TOTALLY thriving. Maybe prop a few strands and see how she does in water?

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