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title: "I've got a missionary plant that's been sickly for months and I can't…"
description: "I've got a missionary plant that's been sickly for months and I can't figure out what's going on. Any ideas or suggestions?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Sheri"
published: "2025-02-17T06:27:52.378799Z"
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# I've got a missionary plant that's been sickly for months and I can't…

_Posted by Sheri on 2025-02-17_

I've got a missionary plant that's been sickly for months and I can't figure out what's going on. Any ideas or suggestions?

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## 2 comments

### River commented on 2025-02-17

I recommend moving it to a terracotta pot, and using a mix of potting soil and orchid bark. The put its in doesn't look like it drains so it's probably staying too wet or soggy.

### Sheri commented on 2025-02-17

It does have drainage holes though it is in a plastic pot. I could make the potting soil change though and see if it helps. Thanks for the suggestions.

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