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This is a Lost Cause, isn’t it? ?

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FannyCornforth Thu 06-Oct-22 13:12:49

Hello
Is there anything I can do with this?

I’ve only had it about six weeks, and as you can see, it’s gone ridiculously leggy and droopy.

I’ve cut off a load of the leaves because they went yellow and died, presumably because they can’t suck up the nutrients and what have you.

It was so beautiful when I bought it sad
Bin or No Bin? ?

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FannyCornforth Thu 06-Oct-22 13:13:29
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Forgot pic hmm

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FannyCornforth Thu 06-Oct-22 13:14:33

I’m holding fire before I post it twice…

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NorthFace Thu 06-Oct-22 13:27:17

It’s a caladium. These are tropical plants grown from tubers and will die back in autumn. You can chop it back and it should come back next year:

Care instructions here:

www.thespruce.com/grow-caladium-indoors-1902744

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FannyCornforth Thu 06-Oct-22 13:37:36

Thank you so much! That’s brilliant.
He’ll be eternally grateful that he’s dodged the bin

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Esspee Thu 06-Oct-22 13:44:34

Please don't overwater it but keep it somewhere warm and light.

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Esmay Fri 07-Oct-22 08:09:08

It's fine just a bit and is becoming
" dormant " after the summer .
Leave the healthy leaves .
Don't over water and don't allow to dry out either .

Don't throw it away .
It will recover .

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