I’ve had this plant for years and I’m devastated that I overwatered it last time I watered it (about 1.5 week ago). I didn’t realise I had until a few days ago I noticed it was looking sad. The stem is droopy and limp and has been dropping leaves, and the other two stems have started to as well. I cut off a different stem (last picture) a few days ago as I thought there was no return, it dropped a lot of leaves and was again very droopy and soft, but I’m not sure if that was the right thing to do. We will be changing the soil to some dry soil this evening after work as haven’t had the chance to do it yet. Will this get better or should I cut this part too?
The whole plant looks more droopy in general than before, and I’m hoping changing the soil will make it better.
The plant has been relatively healthy otherwise, the other stems look like they’ve grown some new leaves, and I’m usually good at leaving it to get dry before watering, it’s about 2/3m away from the window and I have the curtain open all day, I turn it every once in a while 🙁
by ElectronicFile3370
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It looks like it’s been stretched for ~~life~~ light for some time. I’m not sure what you mean by “get better”?
As for watering, over-watering comes from frequency, not amount of water. It should be in soil that is well draining and dries almost entirely in 10 or 14 days, depending on light exposure. More light means the plant can process more water.
If you prune it back the plant will get a signal to create a new branch down below. This is not a guarantee, but is likely. Without pruning it’s highly unlikely that the plant will create any new growth down below.
Blast it with light instead of cutting