--- title: "I need help! What’s wrong with my plant😭 I got it at the thrift…" description: "I need help! What’s wrong with my plant😭 I got it at the thrift store all happy and now it’s been 2 weeks and it looks so sad. What is it and what can I do??" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BrjkKsvLt2s014EIKgLPNe" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Mary Jane" published: "2025-04-11T00:41:10.064479Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jlZ5PS0W-ROslCoKK-XqxoNy3-cqFCWPIk5-0442hk8/Z3NpDp0xQriIrB1-mch2QA.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md) # I need help! What’s wrong with my plant😭 I got it at the thrift… _Posted by Mary Jane on 2025-04-11_ I need help! What’s wrong with my plant😭 I got it at the thrift store all happy and now it’s been 2 weeks and it looks so sad. What is it and what can I do?? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jlZ5PS0W-ROslCoKK-XqxoNy3-cqFCWPIk5-0442hk8/Z3NpDp0xQriIrB1-mch2QA.webp?size=large) ## 17 comments ### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 commented on 2025-04-11 well i can’t see the soil very well but it may be over watered judging by the fact the soils dark ### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 commented on 2025-04-11 maybe a better photo ? #### Mary Jane replied on 2025-04-11 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jlZ5PS0W-ROslCoKK-XqxoNy3-cqFCWPIk5-0442hk8/6RM-NMELShWHCPRtPC7zxA.webp?size=large) #### Mary Jane replied on 2025-04-11 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jlZ5PS0W-ROslCoKK-XqxoNy3-cqFCWPIk5-0442hk8/jij051U9RC-QBenJsyhChw.webp?size=large) ### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 commented on 2025-04-11 oh is the dirt being held in a metal cage?? ### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 commented on 2025-04-11 That maybe be why it’s drooping them, I don’t know much abt the polka dot plant but it looks like it’s way to dry. maybe try a different pot and more regular watering ### Phil commented on 2025-04-11 That plant is way overwatered. Remove most of that wet soil, let it dry out for a few hours. Check size of root system. Reduce the pot size if the root system is not filling the planter. Repot with fresh dry soil. Change the planter if you can. That one is not going to work for long. ### HDF commented on 2025-04-11 Polka dot plants are not easy. If it’s in a container like that, it’s going to need moss or coir to keep it moist but not soggy. I’ve never seen one in an open cage - that’s optimistic. We all love them but they are finicky- not too much water and not too little. Need light or they get elongated. Then they reach their peak and need to be cut back to start over. It’s not you - it’s the plant. 😜 #### Amira replied on 2025-04-11 If you don’t want them long you have to pinch their leaves. ### Amira commented on 2025-04-11 Those really never make it unless they are in a humid environment I have mine in a humidity dome and I’ve never had crispy leaves since. I have mine in part shade part sun with very high humidity. #### Phil replied on 2025-04-11 Agreed. Even with two humidifiers running next to them, they weren’t happy. I gave up after several moths. ### Adi🌱 commented on 2025-04-11 Definitely too dry. Get a small pot with holes in the bottom and water it once every 8 days. Make sure the water isn’t too hot or cold cause polka plants are very picky about that. They don’t need MUCH humidity but they still need it of course. Maybe move the plant indoors as well. (I love polka dot plants so much and I wish you the best of luck) #### Adi🌱 replied on 2025-04-11 Here’s one of mine!! ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aaNF9TeQNYwiaESXxy-Ft4evkEZloZ0HixnEkEOLd0E/wx7duypoSzG5X5WiwKXPzQ.webp?size=large) #### Mary Jane replied on 2025-04-11 Yours is so pretty!! How long have you had it? #### Adi🌱 replied on 2025-04-11 I’ve had mine and three others for almost half a year! Their excellent plants their just a bit finicky #### JLH replied on 2025-04-14 What are your tips for success? I just got a very small one ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LPUVQQpPwx-rnw7e-9cl6h_iYQEXRqdyvWbxmg2pa1Q/WJPM0_ehSvqL4DWuszICEw.webp?size=large) #### Adi🌱 replied on 2025-04-14 Honestly leave the girl alone is my best tip😭 yours looks very young. bottom watering is a life saver. Especially for these prettys --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_