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Liz46 Fri 26-Mar-21 14:40:26

I bought one of these plants a few years ago and it now has lots more leaves and is thriving on neglect. I haven't fed it or changed the compost. I have just held it under the tap a couple of times to remove any dust.

I am wondering whether to just leave it alone or try to repot it and maybe gain an extra plant or two from some of the extra leaves that may come away. Any advice please?

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EllanVannin Fri 26-Mar-21 14:45:06

Just goes to show ! grin

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Sorrell Mon 29-Mar-21 19:36:34

My mother used to have one of these in the 70s. She would only pot on or split the plant when it was totally pot bound if this helps? Hers used to flower too. Nothing to write home about though little white flowers on a thin stem. She used to wipe the leaves with a tissue dipped in milk which made them shine. Before baby-bio! This post brought back some happy memories, thank you

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Liz46 Mon 29-Mar-21 20:52:59

Thanks Sorrell. It is not totally pot bound yet but looks as though, if I repot it, it will split into three plants. I bought plants that are supposed to be good at cleaning the air so three could be good!

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