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title: "Reo is living on Mom's porch now to get more sun. She was wilting,…"
description: "Reo is living on Mom's porch now to get more sun. She was wilting, but is starting to look a bit better now! Fingers crossed🤞🏻"
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author: "SunStarBotanist"
published: "2026-03-10T15:31:31.344719Z"
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# Reo is living on Mom's porch now to get more sun. She was wilting,…

_Geplaatst door SunStarBotanist op 2026-03-10_

Reo is living on Mom's porch now to get more sun. She was wilting, but is starting to look a bit better now! Fingers crossed🤞🏻

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0Wz3YceoRwIoUHv7zmbLoPg8ODLwR-VYTKATKnY3fH0/ldDkmjDISwWM8TyFCe7YHw.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0Wz3YceoRwIoUHv7zmbLoPg8ODLwR-VYTKATKnY3fH0/H9IHucowSL-UVan9KFNuyA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0Wz3YceoRwIoUHv7zmbLoPg8ODLwR-VYTKATKnY3fH0/durRayXvT6G_VmMABEVD2Q.webp?size=large)

## 7 reacties

### Whit\_Y reageerde op 2026-03-10

I could be wrong, but it looks like the roots might be staying a bit too wet. The coco liner can hold a lot of moisture, and the rocks on top may actually slow the soil from drying out. With plants like this, the grit usually works better mixed into the soil rather than sitting on top so the roots get good airflow and the mix dries between waterings. 🌿

#### SunStarBotanist antwoordde op 2026-03-10

Thank you!! I will go for it! I am really trying to keep her alive and I REALLY appreciate your help!

#### Whit\_Y antwoordde op 2026-03-10

Best of luck!! 🪴😃

#### SunStarBotanist antwoordde op 2026-03-10

Thank you!! What kind of pot do you recommend if you don't mind my asking?

#### Whit\_Y antwoordde op 2026-03-10

Terracotta would probably be best but if you don’t have terracotta plastic is fine, keep the pot on the smaller size, about 1” bigger than the root ball. I water my desert plants/ succulents from the bottom, many are temperamental about their leaves getting wet

#### SunStarBotanist antwoordde op 2026-03-10

Thanks so much!! We have small terracotta at home! Any specific sand or other particle reccomendations to mix into the soil for better drainage? It's very hard to find these things online, especially with limited vision. I really do appreciate your help!

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