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title: "This plant is trying to exterminate me! Got it March of 2025 and the…"
description: "This plant is trying to exterminate me! Got it March of 2025 and the right is now. The plant won’t root but keeps pumping out new leaves but the old leaves…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pDjwRZe1FXBlf9qq3CuR9c"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Miranda"
published: "2026-01-06T04:05:56.402655Z"
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# This plant is trying to exterminate me! Got it March of 2025 and the…

_Posted by Miranda on 2026-01-06_

This plant is trying to exterminate me! Got it March of 2025 and the right is now.

The plant won’t root but keeps pumping out new leaves but the old leaves keep falling off. I let it fully dry out between waterings.

I checked with chat gpt and it states I need to do more perlite in my cactus mixture and try to find a warmer spot for it. 😒

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GfPuYcvScYE19QE6aYuQp6tIsaQjxdBLSCbbgEeMdbI/FzdKfDkaQriGe8lkmQobGQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GfPuYcvScYE19QE6aYuQp6tIsaQjxdBLSCbbgEeMdbI/J0vLfLRQSRq3UwU-mB-COg.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Adaya commented on 2026-01-07

Maybe add small rocks at the top, that's what I did with my succulents and it worked well.

#### Miranda replied on 2026-01-07

That’s a great idea! I’m going to try that!

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