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Why is only part of this poinsettia drooping?
Stephanie newish gardener
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Hello
I rescued this poinsettia from the reduced shelf 15 months ago, and happily it has thrived without needing any of the faff suggested in my houseplant book (more likely due to living far enough north that the days are short enough without hiding it in black plastic!)
Over the last 24 hours or so it has drooped dramatically but only on one side. Per the book, a loss of leaves after wilting is down to over watering, but it only gets watered when it is really dry, and only from the saucer below.
I've been thinking for a while that it needs re-potting and maybe pruning a bit, and I thought spring would be a good time for that.
Does anyone have any thoughts please?
Thanks
I rescued this poinsettia from the reduced shelf 15 months ago, and happily it has thrived without needing any of the faff suggested in my houseplant book (more likely due to living far enough north that the days are short enough without hiding it in black plastic!)
Over the last 24 hours or so it has drooped dramatically but only on one side. Per the book, a loss of leaves after wilting is down to over watering, but it only gets watered when it is really dry, and only from the saucer below.
I've been thinking for a while that it needs re-potting and maybe pruning a bit, and I thought spring would be a good time for that.
Does anyone have any thoughts please?
Thanks
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