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title: "I got gifted this sunflower plant recently and have put her near to a…"
description: "I got gifted this sunflower plant recently and have put her near to a big, South facing window. Planta recommended lots of sunlight as well as lots of water.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wYeg3LimqtcQHT0eeffX37?language=ko"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elin"
published: "2025-06-19T12:49:34.615855Z"
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# I got gifted this sunflower plant recently and have put her near to a…

_Elin님이 2025-06-19에 게시함_

I got gifted this sunflower plant recently and have put her near to a big, South facing window. Planta recommended lots of sunlight as well as lots of water. I’ve been watering her by the Planta schedule (almost every other day in this very hot June in the UK) but she looks soooo worn out and crunchy, leaves browning still…

She’s also attracting lots of flies?

Any ideas on how to save her? 💚🤞

![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tl9xzM40GyM4yHwmmuF_ka7KZt1Jr4Eg-XWqx8bFhsY/Vo5hv31zTvyh0D90kg4BUA.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tl9xzM40GyM4yHwmmuF_ka7KZt1Jr4Eg-XWqx8bFhsY/_D9y_C7FSCqpnKFh7lXjdg.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tl9xzM40GyM4yHwmmuF_ka7KZt1Jr4Eg-XWqx8bFhsY/6H5qb2w8TyuzNHH3uK6xrA.webp?size=large)

## 4개의 댓글

### Sunny님이 2025-06-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

It’s too far from the window. They like full direct sunlight on their leaves. Move to the windowsill if you can’t move it outside.

Only water when it dries out regardless of the Planta schedule. It looks overwatered.

Fungus gnats thrive in continuously wet soil laying eggs on top. The larvae lives in the soil. Consider replacing the soil and increasing the pot size by 2 inches, if it’s root bound. Treat with Mosquito Bits/Dunks to kill the larvae.

Fertilize regularly.

#### Elin님이 2025-06-24에 답변했습니다.

thank you so much for your help! I’ve moved her right up to the window in my living room as pictured, trimmed the dead parts off the leaves, and am going to water her a lot less frequently. I’ve never repotted any of my plants before because I’m scared I’ll damage them, and I’ve never dealt with root rot. Any tips? I really appreciate your help, thank you!!

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tl9xzM40GyM4yHwmmuF_ka7KZt1Jr4Eg-XWqx8bFhsY/yzAI59-yQIuDwGRRE3EflQ.webp?size=large)

#### Sunny님이 2025-06-24에 답변했습니다.

Root rot looks like soft mushy and swampy smelling roots. Cut them off. Remove all the soil since it will have bacteria from the rot. Rinse the roots either hydrogen peroxide. Disinfect hands, pot and tools. Check online for photos of root rot. 🪴🍀

#### Elin님이 2025-06-24에 답변했습니다.

thank you so much you’re the best!!!! really appreciate your help!

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