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title: "My plant lady ( I found her on FB marketplace & she lives close…"
description: "My plant lady ( I found her on FB marketplace & she lives close enough) gifted this little guy to me a few weeks ago. After weeks of growth light therapy, I…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "CheetaBlossom"
published: "2026-08-06T04:29:56.906831Z"
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# My plant lady ( I found her on FB marketplace \& she lives close…

_Posted by CheetaBlossom on 2026-08-06_

My plant lady ( I found her on FB marketplace \& she lives close enough) gifted this little guy to me a few weeks ago. After weeks of growth light therapy, I have a LEAF! This is a Philodendron Rio. Also my first time ever growing a plant this ways.

Which makes me think I can take on cultures. 🫣

Anything be else dabble in cultures? How’s the experience?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zh7L57sbEQF3NOsmGW9vrzYS6o7MpGv4WTt-6ZihR8U/6CDYmD5mR0aK8zqymVtNRA.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-08-06

I have killed a few but I have been successful with more than I’ve killed. I really think the source plantlet is importance but the acclimation isn’t really that difficult. Here are a few of mine. 🥰🥰

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/dGbIAlDw1gZYP4TbVLCm4hcQys-bYbJiKOG7LugzbCI/9DPRDfyHSVyTawG38GkH_A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/dGbIAlDw1gZYP4TbVLCm4hcQys-bYbJiKOG7LugzbCI/BLB4AwYCSTi6jvlbkCjUOw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/dGbIAlDw1gZYP4TbVLCm4hcQys-bYbJiKOG7LugzbCI/_BS98h9mSy-chfFBKEYrvw.webp?size=large)

#### CheetaBlossom replied on 2026-08-06

You’ve given me hope!!! These look healthy!!

### jlsKenzy commented on 2026-08-06

Agree. The type makes a difference. My success so far has been with an aglaonema and a monstera. The thicker root systems seem easier. Currently, struggling with 2 variegated plants, too much white and the leaves melt, but they're hanging on.

#### CheetaBlossom replied on 2026-08-06

Ok that something I’ll look out for. I know I don’t do well with thin plants anyway. Thank you!!

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