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title: "Ok. Let’s assume for a moment that there was a half-dead twisted…"
description: "Ok. Let’s assume for a moment that there was a half-dead twisted lipstick plant at my Lowe’s on clearance. And let’s assume that as a relatively new plant…"
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author: "Ginger C"
published: "2025-06-10T00:26:27.384015Z"
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# Ok. Let’s assume for a moment that there was a half-dead twisted…

_Posted by Ginger C on 2025-06-10_

Ok. Let’s assume for a moment that there was a half-dead twisted lipstick plant at my Lowe’s on clearance. And let’s assume that as a relatively new plant parent, I was unsure of my ability to bring it back to life. Would anyone have any words of wisdom if I were to hypothetically go back and get it tomorrow?

Edited to say - I have about 35 plants, half are orchids that I’ve had for years. The other half are houseplants I’ve picked up over the last 3 months. Nothing has died… yet

## 5 comments

### Springvision commented on 2025-06-10

Unless they're practically giving it away as a new plant parent, you might just frustrate yourself. 🫤

### amy 🌵 commented on 2025-06-10

Def get it! I have not had that specific plant but I have had luck with clearance babies when I don’t repot or do anything (besides water with bioprotectant if it’s thirsty) until I’ve had it about a week or so.

### LadyBeeeeee commented on 2025-06-10

Get it!! Save the toss aways! You can do it!

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-10

It'll be a good learning experience, and you can ask more experienced people here how to help it recover. I say give it a shot

### Stephanie commented on 2025-06-10

I’d do it and challenge myself. Go for it!

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