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title: "How do I care for basil? She was up and perky at the store but now…"
description: "How do I care for basil? She was up and perky at the store but now she’s droopy 😩"
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# How do I care for basil? She was up and perky at the store but now…

_Postat av Aly den 2024-08-13_

How do I care for basil? She was up and perky at the store but now she’s droopy 😩

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HDumNGKkRIGFuZZ0R08cvHbWb3ow57WY5sB6dn4uVsE/iCCIfDClTOmm4M4gMCJP8A.webp?size=large)

## 8 kommentarer

### David kommenterade den 2024-08-13

give it high amounts of light (so put it right in that windowsill) and water relatively frequently. my suggestion is to get a moisture meter (only about $10) and water when the soil is between being bone dry and super wet. basil likes its soil to stay somewhat moist

### Lili kommenterade den 2024-08-13

I agree^ I had one once upon a time \& I had to constantly remind myself to water at least 1x/2-3 days. Safe to say as an underwaterer it didn’t last long 🤣

### Tabi :) kommenterade den 2024-08-13

I just threw mine out the pot and into the woods the other day 😂 I under watered as well!

### Tabi :) kommenterade den 2024-08-13

But yes , some bright light but not too much so it doesn’t burn, more indirect light. Then keep the soil moist but not soggy and never completely dry. Should be happy :)

### StringofMonsteras kommenterade den 2024-08-13

You might also want to check if it’s rootbound

#### Aly svarade den 2024-08-13

What does rootbound mean?

### StringofMonsteras kommenterade den 2024-08-14

It means if there is more roots than soil

#### Aly svarade den 2024-08-14

Oh ok I’ll have to check

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