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title: "This was my hydrangea but it’s lost all leaves and looks dead. I do…"
description: "This was my hydrangea but it’s lost all leaves and looks dead. I do see some green at the base. Any thoughts on reviving it?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Iram"
published: "2023-06-15T20:08:38.155Z"
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# This was my hydrangea but it’s lost all leaves and looks dead. I do…

_Posted by Iram on 2023-06-15_

This was my hydrangea but it’s lost all leaves and looks dead. I do see some green at the base. Any thoughts on reviving it?

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## 3 comments

### Mara commented on 2023-06-15

Poor thing. I would try a scratch test. How long has it been in the pot?

#### Iram replied on 2023-06-15

I have recently moved it to this pot adding compost and some leftover coffee pods as fertilizer. I even gave it some plant food but it doesn’t seem to like anything.

### Mara commented on 2023-06-15

Do you know what type of hydrangea you have? ..and did you happen to take a look at the root system when you repotted? Looking for white roots as a sign of hope. By this time of year you you would have sprouts indicating life. Have you tried a scratch test? Gently scratch at the base of the stem to see if any green flesh appears.

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