Preventing Leaf Drop in Newly Delivered Plants
Your plant just arrived and dropped a few leaves? That's normal. Here's how to help it settle in 7 days.
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Transit shock is normal
A live plant spends several days in a dark box. A little leaf drop or droop in the first 48 hours is a stress response, not damage.
The first 24 hours
Unbox immediately, place in bright indirect light (not direct sun), and let the root ball settle. Do not repot yet.
Watering after arrival
Check the soil. If dry, water lightly. Do not drown it — stressed roots cannot drink much.
Give it a week
Hold off on fertiliser for 7-10 days. Once you see new growth, resume your normal care routine.
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