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Will my plant ever get more leaves?
Hi Marianne! I got a plant for my boss to keep in the office and over thanksgiving we forgot to water it and almost all it’s leaves fell off. This one seems to still be hanging on so I think the plant is still alive? Is there anything I can do to help the plant grow more leaves and look better? It’s a Codiaeum
Posted by Dakota Suomela on May 1, 2020
Marianne's Response
Yes, hope spring eternal when one leaf is left. I suggest you cut the tall bare stem down by half and see it that will stimulate some new growth. Meanwhile continue to water when the soil feels dry to the touch. The days are growing longer and my guess is that this houseplant will recover. Keep us posted and Keep Growing, Marianne Binetti
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