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Song of India Lost All Leaves: Can It Recover?

Pleomele reflexa 'Song of India' needs bright indirect light (east/north window). If repotted, roots may be rotting—recovery unlikely. If still in nursery pot, water when top ½ inch dry; you may be underwatering. Prune bare stems back by ⅓ to encourage new growth at the top. If stems are dry and brittle, it's dead.

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