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A renter neighbor moved leaving an outdoor papyrus plant. The unit remained vacant and the plant became severely dehydrated. I began sporadically watering it and it sent up shoots. Ultimately I moved it to my unit, which is much shadier, and watered it more regularly. The shoots have now died. It is in an 18" pot. Should I consider dividing? I can't give it more light; is it a hopeless case? Thanks --
Phyllis,
It is a plant that needs sun. Do you have a friend that you might want to give it to who would like to try it?? It likes lots of water. It can sit in water constantly. In nature it is a plant that grows in sunny swampy areas. If you can't meet those conditions it is hopeless. If a friend can there is hope. Good luck.
Darlene
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Darlene K. Kittle
Expertise
I have been a Master Gardener for 23 years and I raise around 300 houseplants and bonsai trees a year including tropicals, succulents, and cacti.
Experience
She is also studying the Japanese art of bonsai with tropical plants and is President of the Fort Wayne, IN Bonsai Club.
Organizations
Fort Wayne, iN Master Gardeners. President of the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club.
Allen County Master Gardeners
Education/Credentials
I am not a hortculturist. I am a Purdue University Master Gardener for 23 years. I have studied plants on a personal level by growing hundreds of plants annually for the last 35 years. I have also studied under several nationally known American Bonsai experts.
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