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title: "This plant has decent light, and I water it when this app recommends…"
description: "This plant has decent light, and I water it when this app recommends yet it's still looking quite unhealthy. Does anyone have any ideas what I'm doing wrong or…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6564a229ef19940133e5fbe1"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Teo"
published: "2023-11-27T14:05:29.349Z"
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# This plant has decent light, and I water it when this app recommends…

_Posted by Teo on 2023-11-27_

This plant has decent light, and I water it when this app recommends yet it's still looking quite unhealthy. Does anyone have any ideas what I'm doing wrong or how I can help it bounce back? Any replies would be really appreciated☺️

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## 8 comments

### Ci commented on 2023-11-27

Try some plant food

### KD 🪴 commented on 2023-11-27

I don’t know what type of plant this is so take this with a grain of salt. But it looks like it’s wrinkled and getting crispy leaves which would indicate under-watering in most plants.

#### Teo replied on 2023-11-27

after some research it think it's called "Nertera granadensis" or a Bead plant, I've only watered it twice in the month I've had it, maybe cus it's cold the waters staying in the pot longer?

#### KD 🪴 replied on 2023-11-27

That’s quite possible. Planta’s watering schedule decreases frequency of waterings during winter months. So making sure to follow its suggestions regarding how dry the soil should be before just following the watering schedule is very important.  
Overwatering is very common.  
Less is more - is what I tell my husband. I came home to a few plants sitting in puddles after having him water my plants when I’m gone.

I typically say to water enough to fill 1/3 of the size of the container that the plant is in. And making sure it’s not sitting in water after. Drainage holes are very important unless you’re confidence in your watering abilities and very familiar with the particular plant you’re watering.

### Christine commented on 2023-11-29

I have been looking for the plant in the US and can’t find it ANYWHERE. I sadly don’t have advice on how to care for it but do you have any suggestions on how to find it?

#### Teo replied on 2023-11-29

live in the UK 🥰

#### Christine replied on 2023-11-29

Arghh. That’s what I figured. Thank you, I love this plant but sadly it’s not available here. Best of luck with your baby!

#### Teo replied on 2023-11-29

thankyou ! she'll stay alive I promise

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