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title: "Help! My Diffenbachia is so sad. This was a cutting that grew roots…"
description: "Help! My Diffenbachia is so sad. This was a cutting that grew roots in water for about 8 weeks, until the roots had roots. I potted it into chunky soil mix…"
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author: "Kendra"
published: "2026-08-25T02:06:54.083455Z"
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# Help! My Diffenbachia is so sad. This was a cutting that grew roots…

_Posted by Kendra on 2026-08-25_

Help! My Diffenbachia is so sad. This was a cutting that grew roots in water for about 8 weeks, until the roots had roots. I potted it into chunky soil mix this weekend and it’s so droopy now. Is this transplant shock or something worse? I don’t want to lose it 😭 I’m trying to keep it damp since it was grown in water. Please advise!

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## 5 comments

### Pothos\_whisperer commented on 2026-08-25

Usually plants get droopy or sad after repotting, but it will adjust in a few weeks.

### The Knights commented on 2026-08-25

My diffenbachia was an absolute nightmare until I put it in semi-hydroponic (leca). I think my house was too dry for it.  
True that plants do get dramatic with big change… but I think some really like water. 💦  
So maybe a humidifier or a mini greenhouse for it and if it doesn’t improve, semi hydro… ?  
Good luck!!

#### Kendra replied on 2026-08-25

Good advice, it’s mother plant isn’t doing so hot either.  
Thank you!

### Green thumb novice commented on 2026-08-26

I’ve propagated many from one mama and always in water. They take a little time to adjust but they’ve never flowered are all thriving.

#### Kendra replied on 2026-08-26

You’ve just left them in water and never put into soil?

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