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title: "Can anyone help me with this plant? I’ve had it for years and it was…"
description: "Can anyone help me with this plant? I’ve had it for years and it was thriving at first but it’s been months and the leaves always get dry like this. Any idea…"
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# Can anyone help me with this plant? I’ve had it for years and it was…

_Geplaatst door Green goddess op 2024-02-05_

Can anyone help me with this plant? I’ve had it for years and it was thriving at first but it’s been months and the leaves always get dry like this. Any idea what can be done to revive it??

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## 8 reacties

### K reageerde op 2024-02-05

It might be root bound so you could try repotting it and then bottom watering it to make sure it gets plenty to drink :)

#### Green goddess antwoordde op 2024-02-05

Thanks so much! I’ll give that a try! Should I cut off the dead leaves ?

#### K antwoordde op 2024-02-05

See what happens to the leaves after you repot it and water it and if they look the same after three days then I’d chop them. Sometimes plants kill off old leaves to grow new ones

#### Green goddess antwoordde op 2024-02-05

Amazing thank you again 🥰

### letsfindjoy reageerde op 2024-02-05

Make sure you’re watering with distilled or rain water or treating your water to aquarium drops to filter it as these have sensitivity to lime in water.

#### Green goddess antwoordde op 2024-02-05

Great feedback thank you!

### Plant Father reageerde op 2024-02-05

i definitely would not recommend repotting currently, if you are in the northern hemisphere. the pot size looks appropriate and repotting during winter can cause transplant shock.  
do you use chlorinated tap water for this plant? if so i’d recommend filtering and treating your tap water first with some aquarium water conditioner. i use that or rainwater but many people will recommend distilled water as well. these plants are really sensitive to excess chemicals and minerals in their soil so the purer the water the better; i’d recommend flushing the soil thoroughly once the top 1/2” or so has dried. always wait for the topsoil to dry before watering again to prevent rot.  
also, it’s worth noting that your plant is definitely not getting enough light in its current spot, those long stems are it stretching for more light

#### Green goddess antwoordde op 2024-02-12

Thank you for the great advice!!

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