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title: "I’m lost with my pilea. It thrived for months, but now has been…"
description: "I’m lost with my pilea. It thrived for months, but now has been losing a ton of leaves over the last couple of months. It still has a lot of new growth. I…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lo"
published: "2026-01-30T00:27:52.819247Z"
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# I’m lost with my pilea. It thrived for months, but now has been…

_Posted by Lo on 2026-01-30_

I’m lost with my pilea. It thrived for months, but now has been losing a ton of leaves over the last couple of months. It still has a lot of new growth. I water when dry and every time I do I feel like I lose a new round of leaves. I’ve checked roots and they look fine to me. It’s in a west facing window with lots of light. I’m feeling very discouraged!

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## 2 comments

### Mugsy commented on 2026-01-30

I suspect it’s due to the colder weather, in particular if you have it by a window which might be colder and draftier. 🥶 Seasonal change also means it’s experiencing shorter duration of light (even west facing). Maybe move it away from the window and under a grow light while it adapts. If you’re watering the same and it’s colder with less intense light, it might have these symptoms. Mine, that was by a window, went through some yellowing and browning as well. I moved it under a grow light and it’s doing better. Your looks amazing. 😍

#### Lo replied on 2026-01-30

Thank you! I’ll try that

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