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title: "My oxalis is getting these spots and looking so sad. What am I doing…"
description: "My oxalis is getting these spots and looking so sad. What am I doing wrong?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Meens"
published: "2024-02-03T19:43:46.548079Z"
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# My oxalis is getting these spots and looking so sad. What am I doing…

_Posted by Meens on 2024-02-03_

My oxalis is getting these spots and looking so sad. What am I doing wrong?

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-02-03

Looks like it is under watered and drying out based on the folded leaves, limp stems, and drying leaves. There is a small chance it is overwatered. The stems can go limp as well. But the leaves would usually start to fade, get spotty and slowly die off. So, probably under watered. Ensure there are no bugs.

Water only after the soil is completely dry. Get good air circulation to help the soil dry out faster.

#### Meens replied on 2024-02-17

Thank you!

#### Sunny replied on 2024-02-17

You’re welcome!

### Mullein commented on 2024-02-04

Besides Sunny’s advice, I’m also wondering if you fertilize it? Purple oxalis was one of my first plants. I didn’t used to think fertilizing was that necessary, but it made a huuuuge difference for my oxalis especially

#### Meens replied on 2024-02-17

Thanks for that suggestion!

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