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title: "I got this ivy a few weeks ago and it looked great, I’ve been…"
description: "I got this ivy a few weeks ago and it looked great, I’ve been watering it when plants tells me too. But then last week this one shoot started to wither and it…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Page"
published: "2025-06-18T16:53:41.841983Z"
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# I got this ivy a few weeks ago and it looked great, I’ve been…

_Posted by Page on 2025-06-18_

I got this ivy a few weeks ago and it looked great, I’ve been watering it when plants tells me too. But then last week this one shoot started to wither and it looks a bit dry I don’t know if i need to cut the dead shoot off or leave it. I’ve never had a plant like this before and I’m worried it might be dying

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## 6 comments

### Meli commented on 2025-06-18

Check her roots for any bad signs and cut it out.. maybe needs more drainage with hole or chunky mix should help

#### Page replied on 2025-06-18

What signs should I look for on the roots?

### Rasputin commented on 2025-06-18

You'll look for soft, or spongey roots, anything thats rotten, or dried out

#### Page replied on 2025-06-18

Thank you!

### 50skery commented on 2025-06-19

I had a plant do this recently and thought I must've forgotten to water it, but I took a closer look and it was spider mites

### Jenna commented on 2025-06-19

I had an ivy and it got too hot from the summer sun and burned/died. Maybe bring it inside if it’s not already!

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