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title: "I bought this “Polka dot” plant and I’m not sure why it’s dying. I…"
description: "I bought this “Polka dot” plant and I’m not sure why it’s dying. I had inside and she didn’t like the move so I put her outside after a week. Not sure why…"
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author: "J.V"
published: "2025-08-24T17:08:07.670639Z"
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# I bought this “Polka dot” plant and I’m not sure why it’s dying. I…

_Posted by J.V on 2025-08-24_

I bought this “Polka dot” plant and I’m not sure why it’s dying. I had inside and she didn’t like the move so I put her outside after a week. Not sure why she’s not thriving. Anyone?

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## 3 comments

### prayformyplants commented on 2025-08-24

Mine literally died leaf by leaf 😭😭😂😂😂 idk what thing wanted I tried everything haha good luck

#### PhantomPhilodendron replied on 2025-08-24

She's a tricky one, this polka dot plant. Mine’s been on the brink of death a few times in the past — but it's taught me a lot.

She likes lukewarm water… but not too much. Where most of my other houseplants prefer to go dry between waterings, I closely watch this one and water her first as soon as I noticed that she’s dry.

She's like bright indirect sunlight and no wind. Beware of drafts as well. Mines doing well near another plant’s grow lights.

I mist mine 2x weekly since I live in a dry climate and she seems to respond well.  
She also likes to be fertilized often.

Good luck!

### Laura commented on 2025-08-24

It’s looking a little leggy so I’m wondering if it’s not getting enough light. They like bright indirect light. The soil is looking a little damp so it might be overwatered as well

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