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title: "My mother of thousands Gothel is turning brown at the bottom of her…"
description: "My mother of thousands Gothel is turning brown at the bottom of her stem, assuming this isn’t normal What should I do!? Help!!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/TaHLAwWgGTTDwTa2o1bEEI"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Ryanne"
published: "2025-05-14T14:05:24.062575Z"
language: "en"
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# My mother of thousands Gothel is turning brown at the bottom of her…

_Posted by Ryanne on 2025-05-14_

My mother of thousands Gothel is turning brown at the bottom of her stem, assuming this isn’t normal  
What should I do!?  
Help!!!

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## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-14

I'd honestly prop the top. If the base stem is dying there isn't a lot I know you can do. Besides pop it out and check for rot. And prop the top, and hope it hasn't gotten to far up

### Ryanne commented on 2025-05-16

How do I prop the top?

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