Please please help! It is dying and I don't know how to help my little plant

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    What plant is it?
    Where is it currently being kept?

    The soil looks very wet - has it just been watered or could it have too much water?
     
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      Yes, I think I would be tempted to repot it into some moist soil and see if she picks up in a day or two. Certainly looks waterlogged.
       
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        Welcome to GC forums, Lexis :sign0016:

        Some of the leaves look a bit "crispy"; has it been drying out and you've just given it a good drenching? :scratch:
         
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          Thank you for your answers! I have just watered it, the soil was quite dry. If only I could find what type of plant that is and how to care for it. . Bought it at Homebase in this terrible state hoping to save it:(

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          [​IMG] Lexis.. Hmm it does look very sickly.. I do wonder if it is a little hibiscus plant, but the leaves don't look quite right for the ones I have, maybe someone will recognise the leaves.. ?Do you know if it is meant to flower or is it a foliage plant.?

          I think I would remove the badly discoloured leaves, then wipe the good leaves with a damp tissue.. Don't re-pot yet.. If we could try & ID it first because it may need Ericacious compost.. No label anywhere.? pit it on a cool bright window sill or the like indoors for now.. I think I would also give it a light spray of water with a few drops of lavender oil in it to kill any bugs too. :SUNsmile:
           
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            Thank you very much Marley! I will follow your advice and see what happens. Regarding the lavender oil, i have been advised that neem oil is a natural insecticide. Have you got any idea if I could use it on my plant? Thanks again!

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            Hi ya yes Neem is good too.. :blue thumb:
             
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            Hallo Lexis,
            I think the plant would enjoy a gentle wash and a chance to have a bit of window sill space for a couple of weeks. All good advice you will find here in Gardeners Corner. We all like to see our plants flourish don't we?
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              I am so happy i have discovered that forum and grateful to all of you willing to help!!!

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              My hunch was also hibiscus, a hardy one like Blue Bird (aka Oiseaux Bleu). I bought one that size about 10 years ago and it is now roughly twice its original size. One of my many Great Gardening Failures.
               
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