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title: "So my plant is not doing well it’s leaves are flattened and I don’t…"
description: "So my plant is not doing well it’s leaves are flattened and I don’t know what it needs more of."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/64c99238f6f7752659809272"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Natalie"
published: "2023-08-01T23:16:08.556Z"
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# So my plant is not doing well it’s leaves are flattened and I don’t…

_Posted by Natalie on 2023-08-01_

So my plant is not doing well it’s leaves are flattened and I don’t know what it needs more of.

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## 4 comments

### Planta member commented on 2023-08-01

Water. Ik that sounds weird but it does need more water. Also light!! It is reaching for more light. If you do not like the look of it you can behead it. Many helpful videos on YouTube!

### Cherrybergher commented on 2023-08-02

It needs way more sunlight.

#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2023-08-02

I second that

### Jodi commented on 2023-08-02

Sunlight. I’d chop the tops, let callus, and replant. Propagate the rest.

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