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title: "I received the \"free mystery\" plant with a recent order. No clue what…"
description: "I received the \"free mystery\" plant with a recent order. No clue what it is or even how to repot. There's thin aerial roots. Do I trim them off? Do I chop/prop…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "jlsKenzy"
published: "2025-11-01T01:50:35.547023Z"
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# I received the "free mystery" plant with a recent order. No clue what…

_Posted by jlsKenzy on 2025-11-01_

I received the "free mystery" plant with a recent order. No clue what it is or even how to repot. There's thin aerial roots. Do I trim them off? Do I chop/prop one of the branch stems? Any help or suggestions appreciated.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HwjMrPOHmLTkQ5A0solZePTdaHKQmkzzBieVnrs36j4/pK3YjscWSwmu8MJvMDYHHg.webp?size=large)

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## 7 comments

### Melody commented on 2025-11-01

I would pot it in a pot it’s size or about 1 inch larger. It looks like a 4 inch pot would fit it but I’m not sure.

For soil I would recommend a chunky mix if you have it. If not just go to a garden store and get potting mix and perlite and mix them together.

For short dry arias roots you can chop off but the longe robes I would leave and place them in the soil if they are long enough.

I would wait for after the repot if you want to chop so you don’t stress out the plant.

I’m not exactly sure what your plant is but it looks like a type of philodendron but I’m not sure.

#### jlsKenzy replied on 2025-11-01

Thank you

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-01

Almost looks like a vanilla orchid if not for the roots. Expect it to climb, whatever it is

### jlsKenzy commented on 2025-11-01

The image id kept coming back orchid, I've never had one, but it just didn't seem right. I was leaning to a hoya, once again never had one. It's this solid stem/growth that's confusing me and the wild aerials. I'll reach out to the company to see what they say. I love free and a surprise, but just a little more info would be helpful. 😆 🤣

### The leafy Angel commented on 2025-11-01

I can’t tell for sure which one it is but it is a philodendron, are the leaves a silvery colour?

### jlsKenzy commented on 2025-11-01

Somewhat dark here's a picture potted.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HwjMrPOHmLTkQ5A0solZePTdaHKQmkzzBieVnrs36j4/_EcBx0eITzWEamlaG5-hAA.webp?size=large)

### jlsKenzy commented on 2025-11-01

I'm seeing the philo now. The main stalk is really, really bent and not a branch off like it initially looked

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HwjMrPOHmLTkQ5A0solZePTdaHKQmkzzBieVnrs36j4/9avuoA5XRtemyiJsDjAhSg.webp?size=large)

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