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title: "I don’t know what to do"
description: "I don’t know what to do"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Aarya"
published: "2023-07-06T01:49:35.667Z"
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# I don’t know what to do

_Posted by Aarya on 2023-07-06_

I don’t know what to do

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## 10 comments

### brittany commented on 2023-07-06

Following

#### Mara replied on 2023-07-06

It can be tricky until you get it right. I’m speaking from a container garden perspective. I probably gave up on it 3 times before I got it right. Finally found the right spot (outdoors) and the right pot. This my baby of 4 years that I have been shaping. It’s right by my back door so I can pay close attention to it. It’s southwest facing so it especially thirsty and will tell you so.

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#### brittany replied on 2023-07-06

I just bought mine and am working on making it thrive. Dang thing sucks up water like crazy, I need to get a better pot for it that doesn’t allow so much water to drain because the soil dries out really fast

#### brittany replied on 2023-07-06

I do have it outside on the patio though. And all of my plants are potted because I’m a renter lol

#### Mara replied on 2023-07-06

True, It really does love water. Frost proof pots are are great for protecting the roots in the heat and cold. Maybe invest in a moisture meter if you don’t already have one. Also, I do cover it with a plant cover when there is frost.

#### brittany replied on 2023-07-06

Do you have a link for a meter you like?

### HotelRomeo commented on 2023-07-06

Cut off the dead.

#### Aarya replied on 2023-07-06

I did but it didn’t work

### NikoScy commented on 2023-07-06

Full direct sun for 8-10 hours

### Kerry-ann commented on 2023-07-06

Plant outside

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