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title: "Hi plant friends, I recently repotted my large white bird of…"
description: "Hi plant friends, I recently repotted my large white bird of paradise. It’s been curled up and the lower parts of the plant are prune-y. The leaves are leaning…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Maria"
published: "2023-10-02T04:07:58.044Z"
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# Hi plant friends, I recently repotted my large white bird of…

_Posted by Maria on 2023-10-02_

Hi plant friends, I recently repotted my large white bird of paradise. It’s been curled up and the lower parts of the plant are prune-y. The leaves are leaning instead of standing up stiffly. I just gave it a big drink of water (I have been barely watering it because I’ve been plagued by fungus gnats in the past…). Hopefully the water makes it bounce back. Any other tips? 🪴💚

## 6 comments

### Sunny commented on 2023-10-02

Show a picture of the entire plant and some of the leaf damage. It’s difficult to comment without seeing the plant. Many things can affect the health of a plant.

#### Maria replied on 2023-10-02

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1ol2l6lrkw0wVSeIGbenYluVxUk9EwGE46cQThn6RzU/86be823bc7344bc8b7caf818c0e89764.webp?size=large)

#### Maria replied on 2023-10-02

These first two in the red pot are post repotting

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1ol2l6lrkw0wVSeIGbenYluVxUk9EwGE46cQThn6RzU/4457f31bee974cef8cb71e9271df8b2b.webp?size=large)

#### Maria replied on 2023-10-02

This is in its old pot

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1ol2l6lrkw0wVSeIGbenYluVxUk9EwGE46cQThn6RzU/3668ef6661a74016be5e77247faca93c.webp?size=large)

### Sunny commented on 2023-10-02

I can’t see the details on a yellow leaf to say confidently the cause. Looks like overwatering and/or insects. Let it dry out somewhat between watering. Check above and below the leaves for thrips, spider mites, mealy bugs, and others.  
Fungus gnats love damp top soil. So, better to under water than over water.  
Spray with a soapy water spray or neem oil each week until the insects are gone.

### Sunny commented on 2023-10-02

Treat nearby plants as well as the floor and under the pots.

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