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Holly

Okay. So. I feel like I know some of the answers I’m already going to get here already, but here goes… Ever since I got this little guy he’s been stretching and stretching and lost the red colouring. I KNOW that’s lack of sunlight. I put it in a south facing window for a while and it didn’t seem to help unfortunately. In the meantime it also got a lot of edema I think because I was afraid to water it too much so may have been too irregular. I have since moved to an apartment with no south windows :( it is currently under a very bright grow light that has been known to scorch my basil, but it’s only gotten more etoliated. Now, its leaves are really drooping down quite dramatically - is that from overwatering or just lack of sunlight? Some advice would be much appreciated! Note that this photo was before moving to the grow light.

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  1. Planta

    Not enough light, gradually increase light

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    • Holly

      But how do I get “more light” in my situation?

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  2. Planta

    I'm really not sure 😕😬 sorry

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  3. Granny Gardening

    Grow light. It can go anywhere there is a plug.

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    • Holly

      As I mentioned in my post, the plant IS currently under a grow light!

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  4. Bebe

    How far away is your plant from the grow light? These plants love light but have to be acclimated a little. Every few days I would adjust the distance of the grow light and inch or so closer until it is about 6 to 8 inches from the plant. Once it starts to color again, keep that distance!

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    • Holly

      Thank you, that is quite helpful! Unfortunately I’m like 99% sure that it’s being attacked by thrips 😕

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  5. Bebe

    Give it a good hosing or shower to remove as many if the insects as possible then treat it with neem oil mixed a mild soap and water. I mix the neem oil and water 2 parts neem oil to one part water and add a few drops of dawn dishwashing liquid. These are easy to propagate so maybe pull a few healthier cuttings and let them callous over then plant them in a different sterilized pot. Good luck!

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    • Holly

      Yess I keep my Neem oil solution mixed in a big spray bottle 😎 I chopped off the top because I didn’t see any signs of damage there - hopefully that’ll give it the best chance for propagation!

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