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title: "I bought this floppy guy on clearance the other day and I'm not sure…"
description: "I bought this floppy guy on clearance the other day and I'm not sure if he needs repotted or not. He had a couple dead leaves that I got rid of and I've held…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/54WH0NCjerm40mUACc38mw"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Laylay"
published: "2025-05-15T03:09:35.567727Z"
language: "en"
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# I bought this floppy guy on clearance the other day and I'm not sure…

_Posted by Laylay on 2025-05-15_

I bought this floppy guy on clearance the other day and I'm not sure if he needs repotted or not. He had a couple dead leaves that I got rid of and I've held off on watering because soil was damp. Also, the big leaf on the left that's kind of hanging down has a large spot that is soft and thinning. What is the cause? Anyone know? Philodendron Campii, I believe. He's my first Philodendron, care advice?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/U5KUVEFHYsds3bn08M7HcPSBpSi0DFzaOjGwTbS698M/AMgaohLpTOCsoy_cS0fYAA.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### Laylay commented on 2025-05-15

Idk if you can tell by the first picture, but it's just hanging.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/U5KUVEFHYsds3bn08M7HcPSBpSi0DFzaOjGwTbS698M/y-7f-ztSTyCUk0fkFrcR0g.webp?size=large)

### Laylay commented on 2025-05-15

Underside of the droopy "thinning" area on the leaf looks like this.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/U5KUVEFHYsds3bn08M7HcPSBpSi0DFzaOjGwTbS698M/v3frYJXzQHCf0L7WEzLF2g.webp?size=large)

### Marie commented on 2025-05-15

Did u fertilize her? She needs a bigger pot too

#### Laylay replied on 2025-05-15

No, I just bought it the day before yesterday. Only thing I've done is get rid of the dead/dying leaves. How much larger of a pot do you think I should go up to?

### Laylay commented on 2025-05-15

Ok. So definitely root bound. I tried to take a look at the roots and I can't even pry it from the pot. 🥴 Idk if that's the cause of the leaf issue, but still an issue. Lol Repotting tomorrow for sure.

### Marie commented on 2025-05-15

How big is ur pot? Usually what I do is go two sizes bigger cuz the roots cramp n can hurt the plant resulting in it getting distressed and dying she is beautiful tho make sure u mist her leaves too keeping her fresh and free from dust so she can absorb sunlight to grow

#### Laylay replied on 2025-05-27

Thank you for your help! I took your advice and repotted her and she's doing a lot better and has started working on some new growth! She still has the damaged leaf, but I've left it alone.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/U5KUVEFHYsds3bn08M7HcPSBpSi0DFzaOjGwTbS698M/JJe2zkjnSNiIMG2bkQKOeQ.webp?size=large)

#### Laylay replied on 2025-05-27

Her little leaf sprouting. 🥰

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/U5KUVEFHYsds3bn08M7HcPSBpSi0DFzaOjGwTbS698M/COBc2GpmQveCAUy2sn-FGQ.webp?size=large)

### Marie commented on 2025-05-27

I'm so glad 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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