Pocket BotanistCheck these first
- Touch the soil to see if it is bone dry or soaking wet.
- Check the location to ensure the plant is getting full sun.
- Examine the stems for signs of physical damage or rot.
Likely causes
Severe dehydration
Most likelyHow to tell: The stems and leaves look limp and thin, and the soil feels bone dry to the touch.
What to do: Give the plant a deep soak until water runs out of the drainage holes. Ensure you water every 7 to 14 days once the top inch of soil is dry.
Root rot
PossibleHow to tell: The plant droops even when the soil is wet, and the stems feel soft near the ground.
What to do: Remove the plant from the soil and trim away any black or mushy roots. Replant in fresh, fast draining soil and reduce your watering frequency.
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When to worry
Worry if the plant stays limp after a thorough watering. It is normal for the plant to look slightly tired during the hottest part of a summer afternoon.
Stopping it coming back
Maintain a consistent watering schedule and ensure the soil is gritty enough to prevent water buildup.
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Questions people ask
- Will my plant recover after drooping?
- If the cause is dehydration, it should perk up within a few hours of watering. If it is root rot, recovery is much harder and may not happen.
- Do I need to shade the plant when it droops?
- Blanket flowers love full sun, so do not move it to shade. Just ensure it has enough water to handle the heat.
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