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title: "does anyone know what i can do for this guy?? i forgot to water it…"
description: "does anyone know what i can do for this guy?? i forgot to water it ONCE and he's been crispy for weeks!! i don't know what to do with this thing anymore 😓😓"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/cRigH3RUN1n1dwddve9Bgb?language=nl"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "plantgeek"
published: "2026-02-21T16:30:50.647023Z"
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# does anyone know what i can do for this guy?? i forgot to water it…

_Geplaatst door plantgeek op 2026-02-21_

does anyone know what i can do for this guy?? i forgot to water it ONCE and he's been crispy for weeks!! i don't know what to do with this thing anymore 😓😓

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## 3 reacties

### Phil reageerde op 2026-02-21

It’s possible the soil is not able to absorb the water after being so dry. If you think the plant is still viable, try bottom watering.

#### plantgeek antwoordde op 2026-02-21

i have only ever bottom watered it. the soil is moist right now and the plant is still crispy

### Sydnei reageerde op 2026-02-21

increase humidity

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