Tibouchina Decline: Overwatering Diagnosis and Pruning Recovery

Clear Signs of Too Much Water

Leaf loss, drooping remaining leaves with brown areas, leggy stems = root suffocation from overwatering. Yellow = not enough water; brown = too much.

Recovery Steps

1. Reduce watering significantly. Let soil dry between.
2. Prune back ≤1/3 to reduce leaf load and encourage bushiness.
3. Ensure half-day sun for recovery.

Pot vs. Ground

Repotting into container with drainage may help control moisture, but in-ground with corrected watering works too.