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title: "I got this umbrella plant a few weeks ago and it’s slowly getting…"
description: "I got this umbrella plant a few weeks ago and it’s slowly getting worse and I’m not sure what to do, any advice?"
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author: "Sydney"
published: "2025-08-28T15:34:41.228991Z"
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# I got this umbrella plant a few weeks ago and it’s slowly getting…

_Posted by Sydney on 2025-08-28_

I got this umbrella plant a few weeks ago and it’s slowly getting worse and I’m not sure what to do, any advice?

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## 7 comments

### ThumbieBrowning commented on 2025-08-28

More sun? Looks sad

### Plantlife101 commented on 2025-08-28

Maybe root bound. Is that the pot it came in?

#### Sydney replied on 2025-08-28

I just repotted it and it’s actually wilting more now 😫

### Springvision commented on 2025-08-28

I let mine go completely dry before watering. They do like their light as well. Both of mine are under grow lights and near a window.

### Strings\&things commented on 2025-08-28

Do you bottom water? My umbrella tree will wilt if I top water her and like to be in a somewhat shallow pot

#### Sydney replied on 2025-08-28

How should i go about bottom watering it?

#### Strings\&things replied on 2025-08-28

Put your plant into a bigger bowl with some water so the plant can absorb the water it needs from the roots.

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