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title: "Any idea why this gal looks like this? Grows lots of new leaves but…"
description: "Any idea why this gal looks like this? Grows lots of new leaves but then the old ones fall off and she’s getting leggy"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/RFVAX4n8BEBByodJ7vIRvI"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "EG"
published: "2026-05-15T02:07:30.941631Z"
language: "en"
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# Any idea why this gal looks like this? Grows lots of new leaves but…

_Posted by EG on 2026-05-15_

Any idea why this gal looks like this? Grows lots of new leaves but then the old ones fall off and she’s getting leggy

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## 4 comments

### ABagel commented on 2026-05-15

Chop and prop! 😁

### Jon commented on 2026-05-15

Also probably not getting enough light for the plant to maintain its old leaves.

### Cris commented on 2026-05-15

Not enough light. Place it in a spot with more light. Cut the top under a node and stick them back in the pot. That will encourage growth at the bottom but also the propped ends will make it look fuller whilst you wait for the new growth.

#### EG replied on 2026-05-18

It was doing this when it was next to a window, so I thought less light would help. Maybe I need to find a happy medium!

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