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title: "Hi! Can anyone help me figure out what is wrong with this plant and…"
description: "Hi! Can anyone help me figure out what is wrong with this plant and why it is dropping like this? It was doing so well until recently and I have had it in the…"
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author: "Mary"
published: "2026-09-06T19:40:13.578607Z"
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# Hi! Can anyone help me figure out what is wrong with this plant and…

_Posted by Mary on 2026-09-06_

Hi! Can anyone help me figure out what is wrong with this plant and why it is dropping like this? It was doing so well until recently and I have had it in the same spot.

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## 3 comments

### Tee Jay commented on 2026-09-06

Hard to know without more info. My initial guess is not enough light + under or overwatering?

### Oleander Mom commented on 2026-09-07

Light and poor soil drainage can cause this plant to drop leaves. I had one outside and we got 3 inches of rain. It was wet for too long and then dropped leaves. So it is likely a watering issue. Is it planted directly in that pot or is it a cover pot? I would repot into terra cotta. They do way better in terra cotta.

### Light Green Thumb commented on 2026-09-07

My rainbow euphorbia did this exact thing and I found to be overwatering. The more I neglect her the more she seems to love it. She is also in a terracotta.

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