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Leaves dropping!

Leaves dropping!
Posted by Amanda (i8kudzu@hotmail.com) from Atlanta, GA on 2002-02-01 12:26:36

I have what I believe to be a Magnolia potted in a large pot. It sits indoors by a window and gets a fair amount of indirect light (not too bright). Lately all of the leaves have fallen off--they basically just drooped and then fell off. The plant has received regular watering. What can I do to revive this plant and prevent this from happening again?
Thanks for your input!
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    Magnolias
    Posted by Will Creed from NYC on 2002-02-02 11:40:13

    Magnolias are not good indoor plants. They require cold winter temperatures to survive, something you can't provide if you keep them indoors.

    Quoting Amanda: ------------
    -I have what I believe to be a Magnolia potted in a large pot. It sits indoors by a window and gets a fair amount of indirect light (not too bright). Lately all of the leaves have fallen off--they basically just drooped and then fell off. The plant has received regular watering. What can I do to revive this plant and prevent this from happening again?
    -Thanks for your input!
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