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title: "my plant looks like it’s dying but at the top it has a sprout,…"
description: "my plant looks like it’s dying but at the top it has a sprout, anything i should do?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "that_aussie"
published: "2025-07-03T15:59:26.276799Z"
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# my plant looks like it’s dying but at the top it has a sprout,…

_Posted by that\_aussie on 2025-07-03_

my plant looks like it’s dying but at the top it has a sprout, anything i should do?

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## 1 comment

### Melody commented on 2025-07-04

The plant might need a better draining soil mix because some leaves look a bit overwatered and I see some dried up leaves. I can’t tell from the photos but make sure your pot has good drainage. The sprouts from the top mean that your plant is doing okay and you can still save it.

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