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title: "Does my plant look okay? Some of the old leaves don’t look as bright…"
description: "Does my plant look okay? Some of the old leaves don’t look as bright as the new ones. Also does anyone know if I need to add anything to the soil other than…"
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# Does my plant look okay? Some of the old leaves don’t look as bright…

_Posted by Rachel on 2024-07-18_

Does my plant look okay? Some of the old leaves don’t look as bright as the new ones. Also does anyone know if I need to add anything to the soil other than water?

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## 8 comments

### Mendii commented on 2024-07-18

try a plant leaf shine mixture . 1 1/2 cup of water , 1/2 teaspoon of distilled white vinegar , 2 drops of dish soap , 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil mix into a spray bottle of use of cloth to wipe down the leaves \&\&’ i use fertilizer for the soil

#### Rachel replied on 2024-07-18

What type of fertilizer?

#### Mendii replied on 2024-07-18

i use this brand in liquid form

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#### Rachel replied on 2024-07-18

How many pumps?

#### Mendii replied on 2024-07-20

i use this one

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#### Mendii replied on 2024-07-20

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### MikeNeedsMorePlants commented on 2024-07-18

Those greyish circular spots could be from misting the leaves with tap water. When the water evaporates, it leaves behind minerals (calcium and magnesium) which can easily be wiped off with a damp cloth.

And yes, cleaning your plant is great for plant health! Collected dust on leaves can block the sun's rays from hitting the leaf directly and decrease photosynthesis. Never heard of killing a plant because it's too dusty, but it sure can stunt plant growth. Beautiful branching, btw! :)

#### Rachel replied on 2024-07-18

Thank you!

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