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title: "Just bought Gerald at IKEA about 4 days ago. He doesn’t seem to be…"
description: "Just bought Gerald at IKEA about 4 days ago. He doesn’t seem to be doing too well. I saw that it’s best to give him a shower in the tub just until water starts…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Planta member"
published: "2024-01-03T16:48:23.46Z"
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# Just bought Gerald at IKEA about 4 days ago. He doesn’t seem to be…

_Posted by Planta member on 2024-01-03_

Just bought Gerald at IKEA about 4 days ago. He doesn’t seem to be doing too well. I saw that it’s best to give him a shower in the tub just until water starts to drain out and after I did that, he looked extra perky. Now not so much. How often am I supposed to water? I also need to add more potting soil to his new pot. Any tips?

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