---
title: "Hi all, new here and new to plants in general. I have this beautiful…"
description: "Hi all, new here and new to plants in general. I have this beautiful Pink princess philodendron that I have set up in hydroponics. She's been doing great with…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/3BbiftYIzyhcQ2Ph7zWU3M"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Britt"
published: "2026-04-04T00:57:19.618863Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hw4cfmx1WKIhw7lkCaM5TxSNv2kqd50Zm4l9O0sWpcw/BwFtoVZ9QSKpIoBT4Gn-aQ.webp?size=large"
---

[Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Philodendron Parents](https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g.md)

# Hi all, new here and new to plants in general. I have this beautiful…

_Posted by Britt on 2026-04-04_

Hi all, new here and new to plants in general. I have this beautiful Pink princess philodendron that I have set up in hydroponics. She's been doing great with the top leaf being new since getting her. I have a question however. Today I came home from work and the whole top of the plant has turned. I have her close to a south facing window so lots of bright indirect light. What could cause such a drastic turn? And should I try and attach her to the plant pole to straighten back out or leave her be? I added a picture from the day I transfered her to water for comparison

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hw4cfmx1WKIhw7lkCaM5TxSNv2kqd50Zm4l9O0sWpcw/BwFtoVZ9QSKpIoBT4Gn-aQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hw4cfmx1WKIhw7lkCaM5TxSNv2kqd50Zm4l9O0sWpcw/JDeo1TUSR3a0xp6gHMh9kg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hw4cfmx1WKIhw7lkCaM5TxSNv2kqd50Zm4l9O0sWpcw/gDby_aJ4RS-1Fp-Va_Lynw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hw4cfmx1WKIhw7lkCaM5TxSNv2kqd50Zm4l9O0sWpcw/emA6fGIJSFeak3YCR0HIGQ.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Zack commented on 2026-04-04

Plants always turn towards the direction of the light. This is optional, but I like to rotate my plants a quarter clockwise turn during every watering to keep them even. As for the pole, I have all my philodendrons on a pole but I’m not sure if it’s “mandatory” I do notice larger leaves when I give them poles.

### Britt commented on 2026-04-04

Thank you! The pole is temporary my oldest child just moved away for school so her room is slowly turning into the plant room. Im planning on getting a trellis for them for a little more support.

#### Zack replied on 2026-04-04

That should work out great! They’re forgiving they can do without a pole for a bit

#### Zack replied on 2026-04-04

One other thing I noticed in the photos just now… make sure the Velcro isn’t too tight because it can cut off circulation. Plant looks great though!! 😊

### Britt commented on 2026-04-04

Thank you!! Im always worried I have it to tight

---

_Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_