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    Communities > Forums > Beginner Houseplants
    Forum: Beginner HouseplantsReplies: 4, Views: 43
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    Ladi_Burd
    Norwalk, OH (Zone 5a)

    October 27, 2012 10:29 AM

    Post #9316988

    HELP!
    Can it be saved?
    I just purchased this plant last weekend.
    The soil was very dry so I gave it a little water, within 2 days it's leaves began to fall off.
    I keep it under a grow light that is on 24/7

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    Cassandra78
    Bryan, TX (Zone 8b)

    October 27, 2012 11:17 AM

    Post #9317043

    I would get it out of that plastic first so the plant can drain and get some oxygen. Make sure you have drain holes in your pot.
    I keep mine in bright, indirect sunlight and water regularly. They don't like to dry out :)

    ~Cass

    tapla

    tapla
    Bay City, MI (Zone 6a)

    October 27, 2012 1:13 PM

    Post #9317144

    Agree with Cass. What kind of 'grow light' (bulb type & wattage)?

    Al
    Ladi_Burd
    Norwalk, OH (Zone 5a)

    October 27, 2012 5:55 PM

    Post #9317360

    17W Fluorscent
    All the leaves have fallen off now...
    parismom
    Hopewell, NJ

    November 22, 2012 6:54 AM

    Post #9339807

    these plants grow in the caribbean like weeds and don't have light 24/7. i moved mine out of stark, direct sunlight, and mist the leaves every day. also, i have it on a small platform to allow it to drain. i thoroughly water it once a week, a little more if it's dry - midweek. try again! these are beautiful plants and the visual display can be rewarding :-). you can do it :-)

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