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title: "Help! Last time I watered it was last week. Several weeks before that…"
description: "Help! Last time I watered it was last week. Several weeks before that all the little leaves fell off but recently new leaves are growing. I really want to take…"
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# Help! Last time I watered it was last week. Several weeks before that…

_Geplaatst door Patty op 2023-06-27_

Help! Last time I watered it was last week. Several weeks before that all the little leaves fell off but recently new leaves are growing. I really want to take of it as much I can and not let it die. Looking for any new ideas in what else I can do so it can flourished beautifully.  
Plant: Elephant Bush

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## 8 reacties

### Jodi reageerde op 2023-06-27

How’s your light? Can’t tell about possible variables from this picture.

#### Patty antwoordde op 2023-06-27

Lately the sun hasn’t been hitting to much in the living room so it’s been partially sunny and shade for now. Once July and August hits most likely the sun will be beaming directly to my living room. My bedroom has the most direct light.

#### Jodi antwoordde op 2023-06-27

It might be a light issue? Make sure you let it completely dry out between watering. I recommend getting a moisture meter (game changer for me). For this one, you might want to trim it back a little. Hope it recovers. 🧡🌵

#### Patty antwoordde op 2023-06-29

Thank you and I hope so too.

### Mamarod reageerde op 2023-06-27

Maybe it's too wet. These like water only 1x per month. Try repotting it with good draining sandy soil. If roots are rotting try to trim and reroot or propagate and let it get really dry before watering again.

#### Patty antwoordde op 2023-06-27

Thank you for this awesome idea.

### Mamarod reageerde op 2023-06-27

It's best to be in a south facing window. It needs full sun for at least 6 hours per day. They prefer outdoors in sun. So if it's inside it needs a really sunny window or grow light.

#### Patty antwoordde op 2023-06-27

Nice! I will definitely move it to a sunny window.

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