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title: "How can I save this? The bottom half is very wilted. Is it leggy from…"
description: "How can I save this? The bottom half is very wilted. Is it leggy from being in a spot with too little light? It’s under a plant light now."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Julia Elliott"
published: "2026-08-11T13:00:37.007807Z"
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# How can I save this? The bottom half is very wilted. Is it leggy from…

_Posted by Julia Elliott on 2026-08-11_

How can I save this? The bottom half is very wilted. Is it leggy from being in a spot with too little light? It’s under a plant light now.

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## 5 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-08-11

It's going to be tricky , you'll have to cut the bottom off, throw away the soil and start fresh. Stick it in the fresh soil and spray water on the top inch or 2 so it will hopefully grow new roots. Good luck.

#### Nunyabzwx replied on 2026-08-11

Keep it moist not wet. Spray every few days OR just buy a new plant and chuck that one out..

#### Julia Elliott replied on 2026-08-12

I will try this! It was a party favor, so not a big deal to lose it, but I hate losing any of them. 😞

### Meg commented on 2026-08-12

I wonder if the teacup is part of the issues. How’s the drainage?

#### Julia Elliott replied on 2026-08-12

There isn’t any. Maybe I could find a plastic liner or something.

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