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Melanie

If the leaves of this tradescantia are drying up yet some of the leaves are hanging low what should I do?

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  1. Lizzy

    Is it an old plant? Tradescantia have a relatively short life span, so the best thing to do to keep it going is to chop & prop healthy stems back into the same pot

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  2. Melanie

    It’s less than 2 months old. I bought it at this size.

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    • Chrissy

      It looks like it really needs a drink. Can you water it, give it some sun, snip off the dead leaves and see how it goes? I’m sure it’ll bounce back with some TLC.

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  3. Melanie

    I just watered it this past Friday but it was in the bright sun today

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    • Chrissy

      It’s ok to water it if the soil is completely dry or NOT water it if the soil is too wet. Planta is more of a guide, not a definite.

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  4. Tellie

    Mine is outside and it gets watered at least 3 times a week. It has never died other than the tops in the winter. I cut it back in spring she comes back just as strong if not stronger and bigger 😩

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