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Caring for an Umbrella Tree?

I think I may have killed my umbrella tree by overwatering it. It has totally turned dark. If I leave it will it come back?

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November 29, 20191 found this helpful
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First off if this is in a pot you should have it planted in a moss-base potting soil. If you don't then it needs to be changed out. With this type of soil, it makes it a lot easier to take care of the plant. You will only need to water this plant when the top soil is dry. This is a type of plant that does well with dry soil and does not do well with overwatering. You should be able to bring it back by changing out your soil and watering it only when the topsoil is very dry.

 
December 2, 20190 found this helpful

I fear its too late for this! Your answer is also above my head! Im just starting to grow plants and I have no idea what cutting back is, moss-based etc means. I go to the Dollar Tree and buy a bag of potting soil and transplant a plant that I found in the garbage room to try to save it life.

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I became very depressed and a few of my plants, Chica, my umbrella tree, I guess really took it to heart, and yes I must have overwatered with high potassium H2O Thanks for trying!

 

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November 29, 20190 found this helpful
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I would cut it back (look for the bumps on the stem and cut above the bumps). The bumps are places where there is growth so if you cut above it, it should come back.

They are a fairly hearty plant.

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December 2, 20190 found this helpful

should I be picking off the dead leaves?

 
December 2, 20190 found this helpful

and its only a baby with one stick about a yard tall. Its planted in potting soil and was doing great. I was watering it barely, but I was watering it with banana water, (water that was made with banana skins). when I became depressed and all my plants started to suffer.

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Chica, the umbrella tree turned all black and is now loosing all its leaves.

 

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November 29, 20190 found this helpful

Only water if it seems dry. There is a good chance you will get new growth.

 

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