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title: "Is there any saving this syngonium?! Bought online and it seemed dry…"
description: "Is there any saving this syngonium?! Bought online and it seemed dry and damaged from transit, I gave it some water but after a few days it’s looking worse"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "milini 🪴💖"
published: "2026-10-10T14:07:22.562047Z"
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# Is there any saving this syngonium?! Bought online and it seemed dry…

_Posted by milini 🪴💖 on 2026-10-10_

Is there any saving this syngonium?! Bought online and it seemed dry and damaged from transit, I gave it some water but after a few days it’s looking worse

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## 5 comments

### Plantingsherry commented on 2026-10-10

I think you can save it because those guys are pretty forgiving. Just do the things I always recommend…

Use a chunky soil mix

Only water when it’s dry. I use moisture indicator sticks and they work really well for me.

Fertilize as directed.

It looks like it’s in a wonderful place in the winter there as long as the sun never shines straight on it. Direct Sun could be too much for it.

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#### milini 🪴💖 replied on 2026-10-10

the leaves are almost crispy, would they bounce back ?

#### Oleander Mom replied on 2026-10-11

I agree with this comment. They are pretty resilient. They will off some leaves when stressed, but reward you with some new ones. I would be patient.

#### Oleander Mom replied on 2026-10-11

I would remove the ones that are most crispy, but keep the least crispy ones.

### GreenIvy commented on 2026-10-10

Give it time, it’s likely in shock from transit. Water as appropriate, don’t over or under water. It’ll bounce back.

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