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title: "The soil doesn’t look too great on my pink princess. I bought it…"
description: "The soil doesn’t look too great on my pink princess. I bought it small in August 2025. It’s been growing okay or so I think at least, but wondering if I should…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Becky"
published: "2025-11-04T20:14:31.358223Z"
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# The soil doesn’t look too great on my pink princess. I bought it…

_Posted by Becky on 2025-11-04_

The soil doesn’t look too great on my pink princess. I bought it small in August 2025. It’s been growing okay or so I think at least, but wondering if I should repot it? This is the first indoor plant I’ve had pretty much so I don’t know a ton!! Thanks so much!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/X9lAn52UaGqZa675bcFdypYLWOV6h4VQRa2-fNQr_yY/xjIEePNOSoCF2LKFvvaz7Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/X9lAn52UaGqZa675bcFdypYLWOV6h4VQRa2-fNQr_yY/5uFKtSX9QfiBMpc_4S8hRA.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### emmaa commented on 2025-11-04

check the roots, they dont mind being a bit root bound, and it can actually be helpful to prevent overwatering, but it looks like the newer leaves are smaller than the old ones

#### emmaa replied on 2025-11-04

also if you want more of the pink variegation give it more light! (just dont scorch it🫠)

#### Becky replied on 2025-11-05

I have this light that I keep on it since I don’t have much space in my house with natural light

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