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title: "Should my pink polka dot plant be this tall? There are a few new…"
description: "Should my pink polka dot plant be this tall? There are a few new leaves at the bottom of the stem. It’s also lost a bit of the spots is that bad?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Scarlett"
published: "2024-10-04T04:07:20.592687Z"
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# Should my pink polka dot plant be this tall? There are a few new…

_Posted by Scarlett on 2024-10-04_

Should my pink polka dot plant be this tall? There are a few new leaves at the bottom of the stem. It’s also lost a bit of the spots is that bad?

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## 2 comments

### OKBrandonV commented on 2024-10-04

When plants become "leggy" and loose their characteristics, its usually due to lack of light. This one needs to be trained to handle sunlight through blinds for a few hours each day for a week, then you can sit it in sunlight through blinds for 6-8 hours, or just direct sunlight(indoors) for 4-6 hours. A 24-45 watt Grow light, these need 15 hours with the light no farther than 3 inches from the top. Then....watch her leaves fill in, and be less "leggy" and more root bound and lush. DO NOT overwater! Top 3 inches needs to get dry before watering, however, after moving into sunlight...the plant will drink more so use about 2 inches dry from the top before watering. 🫨😁👍

### Mr Plant Guy commented on 2024-10-05

It looks fine

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