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Very leggy China Doll

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From: Sybil Collins
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Larchmont, NY
Hi,

I've had a China Doll for over 20 years, it is very dear to me. It has had a hard life, a lot of moves, not a lot of repotting or fertilizing. It is now VERY leggy with just a small tuft of small new growth at the top of a woody stem. I'd like to nurse it back to health and maybe propagate a new plant.

Can you advice how to help my plant? Should I repot it? it's been over 5 years in the same pot. Should I prune it? I'm scared of cutting the one remaining stem that is alive. Any and all advice is very welcome to help save this plant which has great sentimental value to me.

Thanks! Sybil

 
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