Will the leaves grow back on the bare stems?

Usually, the bare spots will remain empty. If the plant is healthy, it will eventually produce new growth from the base or nodes.

Does this plant go dormant?

Yes, it may lose some leaves as it enters dormancy in the winter. Reduce water slightly during this time but keep the soil from drying out completely.

Marsh woundwort: leaf drop, causes and fixes

Check these first

Check the soil moisture level immediately.
Look for any recent changes in the plant's location.
Inspect the stems for signs of pests or rot.

Likely causes

Severe Dehydration
Most likely
How to tell: The leaves wilt and then fall off the stems. The soil is bone dry and pulling away from the sides of the pot.
What to do: Give the plant a thorough watering until water drains from the bottom of the pot. From then on, keep the soil consistently moist and check it often, watering before the surface dries out instead of following a fixed schedule.
Environmental Shock
Possible
How to tell: Leaves drop suddenly after you move the plant to a new location or change the temperature. The plant otherwise looks healthy.
What to do: Keep the plant in a stable environment away from drafts or heating vents. Give it a week or two to adjust to its new spot without moving it again.

Leaf drop in other plants

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The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.

When to worry

It is serious if the plant is losing leaves rapidly and the stems are turning mushy. It is normal to see a few leaves drop when the plant is adjusting to a new home.

Stopping it coming back

Keep the soil consistently damp and avoid moving the plant once it is settled.

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Questions people ask

Will the leaves grow back on the bare stems?: Usually, the bare spots will remain empty. If the plant is healthy, it will eventually produce new growth from the base or nodes.
Does this plant go dormant?: Yes, it may lose some leaves as it enters dormancy in the winter. Reduce water slightly during this time but keep the soil from drying out completely.

Guides to these causes

Dehydration

Why is my Marsh woundwort dropping its leaves?

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