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title: "Hi, I’m new here, My son received this umbrella plant from his sister…"
description: "Hi, I’m new here, My son received this umbrella plant from his sister as a graduation gift. She’d given him one when he was in 8th grade, we left it too close…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Steph"
published: "2023-09-26T19:15:24.103Z"
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# Hi, I’m new here, My son received this umbrella plant from his sister…

_Posted by Steph on 2023-09-26_

Hi, I’m new here,  
My son received this umbrella plant from his sister as a graduation gift. She’d given him one when he was in 8th grade, we left it too close to a window during a freeze last year and it didn’t survive, so this is sentimental -and we need help!!  
He’s been careful with watering- it sits about 3-4 feet in front of a window….from the photos, can anyone tell us what it needs? How can we make this one a thriving success story?

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## 4 comments

### Emily B commented on 2023-09-26

I would recommend repotting to freshen up the soil and lots of sun light!

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-09-26

Or if you are very worried that it will stress the plant out, you can take a little cup or scoop of soil from the pot and replace it with new! It helps reduce stress for my plants that are very picky.

### corrina commented on 2023-09-27

my grandpa had this umbrella plants for years \& years. he just passed and i’m so stressed about keeping it alive!

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### Deb commented on 2023-09-27

Not sure where you are located but mine has thrived outside on an east facing covered porch. When I bring it indoors soon I will put it in a room with a south facing window. I’ve been following the fertilizer guidelines on planta and it has had so much growth this season.

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