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title: "my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the…"
description: "my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the pot, and the roots have grown outside drainage holes in nursery pot and seem to be…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lauren"
published: "2024-06-10T19:19:07.367125Z"
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# my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the…

_Geplaatst door Lauren op 2024-06-10_

my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the pot, and the roots have grown outside drainage holes in nursery pot and seem to be rotting. would love some guidance as how to fix this problem!

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/i041eLwnvddza58bLvgiZhTrDaStEyVci4Pfi63IiKY/njq28sA9TDO-ET8CCGOBQQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/i041eLwnvddza58bLvgiZhTrDaStEyVci4Pfi63IiKY/xUgpjG_xSLC3GqcxnHJeXA.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### Sarah reageerde op 2024-06-10

Repot with fresh dirt!

#### Lauren antwoordde op 2024-06-10

do you have a good soil recommendation? I’m so new to this😅

#### Sarah antwoordde op 2024-06-10

My parlor palm is happy in an all purpose potting soil!

### Kate reageerde op 2024-06-11

Also if the roots are rotting before repotting trim off any rotting roots with clean shears!

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