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title: "Any diagnosis thoughts on the white & brown stems, brown nodes, and…"
description: "Any diagnosis thoughts on the white & brown stems, brown nodes, and white leaves? I recently repotted it into a larger terracotta after noticing the roots…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/3PqWBnZ6RHcgu0CVeMCpBu"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Khiem T"
published: "2025-03-23T20:54:46.635567Z"
language: "en"
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# Any diagnosis thoughts on the white \& brown stems, brown nodes, and…

_Posted by Khiem T on 2025-03-23_

Any diagnosis thoughts on the white \& brown stems, brown nodes, and white leaves? I recently repotted it into a larger terracotta after noticing the roots bursting through the drainage holes of the slightly smaller plastic pot. It's on the floor just for better photo lighting, but it usually sits 1ft from a NE facing window. It was doing so well but then these two stalks got me worried. Thanks in advance for any guidance!

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## 4 comments

### Lynda commented on 2025-03-24

That is a beautiful Britt! I have one, too, but she seems to be growing more upright than yours. I love how your plant is full, and not too tall; any ideas on how I can make mine more like yours? TIA!

#### Khiem T replied on 2025-03-24

At some point, it sort of naturally split into two mini plants. I will say that for fertilizer, it loves Purived Plant Nutrition Houseplant Food Liquid Concentrate; it'll grow like crazy after a liquid fertilization.

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#### Lynda replied on 2025-03-24

Oh my goodness, there are two plants there! Hmmmm, I wonder what caused her to do that? Whatever, you’ve got a really full and pretty plant! TXS for your post!

### S.R commented on 2025-03-24

Almost looks like it’s trying to flower … but something went wrong?

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