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title: "I repotted this so that it had more drainage and it instantly started…"
description: "I repotted this so that it had more drainage and it instantly started dropping leaves (turning yellow first). I recently added raisers to help with drainage…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yCp5HhoNQTqgVtmJogoNCw"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Haylea"
published: "2024-06-09T17:01:53.744991Z"
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# I repotted this so that it had more drainage and it instantly started…

_Posted by Haylea on 2024-06-09_

I repotted this so that it had more drainage and it instantly started dropping leaves (turning yellow first). I recently added raisers to help with drainage after the leaves were lost. Anything I should do to promote more growth and make it happier?

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## 5 comments

### Olivia B commented on 2024-06-09

Ooo no more overwatering! And sometimes if there’s fungal rot on the roots it may continue to drop leaves, unfortunately something I’ve experienced 🥲 sometimes a quick fix instead of repotting the plant so it has fresh soil, I’ll drop in some neem oil, it’s a helpful antifungal

#### Emily replied on 2024-06-11

You can also spray the roots with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

### Mason commented on 2024-06-09

I’m sorry to say it may be thrips 😥

#### Emily replied on 2024-06-11

Why do you think that?

#### Mason replied on 2024-06-27

I think the yellowing may be thrips

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