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title: "I have two pink princess philodendrons that aren’t doing well. I took…"
description: "I have two pink princess philodendrons that aren’t doing well. I took them out of the soil and put them in water. Should I cut them at a node and try to root…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/4slNKyzLQ_atnRXUvBPBTg"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Devin"
published: "2024-04-15T23:43:19.113343Z"
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# I have two pink princess philodendrons that aren’t doing well. I took…

_Posted by Devin on 2024-04-15_

I have two pink princess philodendrons that aren’t doing well. I took them out of the soil and put them in water. Should I cut them at a node and try to root them in water from that and start over?

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## 5 comments

### Alison commented on 2024-04-16

You can leave all the roots in water as long as the dirt is cleaned off. The one I rescued from Walmart is doing well as are the "babies" that were tangled in with it. ☺️

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#### Devin replied on 2024-04-16

Thank you so much!!! I have some restored hope.

### Alison commented on 2024-04-16

The babies that just opened two leaves!

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### Alison commented on 2024-04-16

New leaf with another unfurling. I de-chlorinate tap water and add a fertilizer for hydro plants.

### Alison commented on 2024-04-16

Oops, forgot the picture.

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