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title: "She was just a little gal on a shelf three years ago. Look at her now!"
description: "She was just a little gal on a shelf three years ago. Look at her now!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/64918b1f13736d65774f2a88"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Amber Morgan"
published: "2023-06-20T11:18:55.983Z"
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# She was just a little gal on a shelf three years ago. Look at her now!

_Posted by Amber Morgan on 2023-06-20_

She was just a little gal on a shelf three years ago. Look at her now!

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## 4 comments

### Lefty commented on 2023-06-20

Love it! What plant is this? Does it do great in a dark house? I can't keep any plan alive in the house. TY

#### Amber Morgan replied on 2023-06-20

It’s a Bird of Paradise! In my experience, it really started taking off when I put it in a bright, east facing window and gave it space to grow.

### Plant mamaZ commented on 2023-06-20

Omg that is so impressive! It’s so happy!! Way to go plant mama!!!

#### Amber Morgan replied on 2023-06-20

Tysm! 💚

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