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title: "Hello! I’ve got a pilea and it’s dropping leaves around its middle…"
description: "Hello! I’ve got a pilea and it’s dropping leaves around its middle and wanted to know if this is normal? It’s growing new leaves from the top and has many…"
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author: "Sarah"
published: "2024-01-27T16:43:27.332Z"
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# Hello! I’ve got a pilea and it’s dropping leaves around its middle…

_Posted by Sarah on 2024-01-27_

Hello! I’ve got a pilea and it’s dropping leaves around its middle and wanted to know if this is normal? It’s growing new leaves from the top and has many branches at the bottom (I’ve propagated two branches already). I feel this is a normal thing for it to do but would like some reassurance please.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/L4t7CAjMOeR_rNp9bA-yNoNg9EV69NWXckkg_Dfx9sE/0796c3eb0d404764897cbb7fe2e716f4.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Lindsey commented on 2024-01-27

He looks super happy! You’re right, they’ll droop a bit as they mature- but nothing to worry about. Giving him bright light will help his legs not get too long as he grows. Mine definitely ebbs and flows and I mostly just let him do his thing. 🪴

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M8-KNZUl6sORS7QRjRAUh4Qlx3qxOBPAVcVq-j4ESqw/22b629afd9e54b278000dcf564a804e8.webp?size=large)

#### Peachykeen replied on 2024-01-27

OBSESSED!! yours is beautiful

#### plant addiction replied on 2024-01-27

oh my god 😍😍🔥

#### Sarah replied on 2024-01-28

Thank you! Yours is stunning!!

### plant addiction commented on 2024-01-27

looks so nice 😍

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