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title: "Hello all! Need a bit of help here. I bought this plant from Aldi…"
description: "Hello all! Need a bit of help here. I bought this plant from Aldi that was on deaths door (half price don’t worry). It had broken stems, curled leaves, crispy…"
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published: "2025-07-29T17:56:16.252335Z"
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# Hello all! Need a bit of help here. I bought this plant from Aldi…

_Geplaatst door Amy op 2025-07-29_

Hello all!  
Need a bit of help here.  
I bought this plant from Aldi that was on deaths door (half price don’t worry). It had broken stems, curled leaves, crispy leaves and obvious damage from some insects having a go at it.  
I’m wondering what I can do to get it thriving again??  
I have no idea what kind of plant it is at all. Will the leaves Uncurl or should I chop it all and start it from scratch?  
I’m new to plants so please give me any advice it will be highly appreciated.  
Thanks!! :)

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## 6 reacties

### The threeplantiers reageerde op 2025-07-29

Let it adjust to your home and give water when the soil is dry

### Lisa\_starch\_bishop reageerde op 2025-07-29

I’d either let it adjust then treat for pests and change soil, water thoroughly, and get it some decent light and humidity…or: do all of that now. Pros and cons to both. Cons: doing it immediately can traumatize it though I don’t typically have this issue with my setup, waiting too long can allow pests to spread to other plants unless quarantined.  
Pros: fresh start!

#### Amy antwoordde op 2025-07-29

Thank you! I think I’ll leave it for a while and see if it improves but if not then I’ll definitely repot it.

### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 reageerde op 2025-07-29

I think the curling is from dehydration but don’t overwater. Maybe if where you live is low humidity, than put one near it. Good luck!

#### Amy antwoordde op 2025-07-29

That’s what I was thinking 🤔  
Thank you! I’ll keep it updated :))

### Heidi reageerde op 2025-07-29

It almost looks like elephant ears I brought in from my back yard. They curled \& shriveled when I first potted them, but once I cut all the dried/drooping leaves off, new ones started popping out like crazy!!

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