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title: "This philodendron came in rough shape from home depot but I wanted…"
description: "This philodendron came in rough shape from home depot but I wanted the pure pink leaf that’s coming in, thats also in bad shape. Someone suggested that I put…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Ruben"
published: "2023-08-13T13:31:17.388Z"
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# This philodendron came in rough shape from home depot but I wanted…

_Posted by Ruben on 2023-08-13_

This philodendron came in rough shape from home depot but I wanted the pure pink leaf that’s coming in, thats also in bad shape.

Someone suggested that I put the entire plant in water instead of soil.

I know that’s possible for propagation, but I’m not sure about a plant that’s already been potted in soil.

Thoughts?

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## 8 comments

### sophia v commented on 2023-08-13

i would be careful and give it a few weeks before transferring to water. you just need to make sure all of the roots are clean of all organic matter before you transfer, which can be tedious! it helps to watch videos

#### Ruben replied on 2023-08-13

Ty

### Mullein commented on 2023-08-13

Ooh that’s going to be so pretty when it recovers and starts growing again!

#### Ruben replied on 2023-08-13

I’m hopeful!

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-08-13

Yeah it’s hard enough to transfer to water when the plant is doing well, let alone being sickly and adjusting to a new environment. I’d say hold off for now. Your plant is gorgeous from coming from Home Depot, mine didn’t have one speck of variegation on it!

#### Ruben replied on 2023-08-13

Awesome, thank you!

### iambijoux commented on 2023-08-13

I would just nurse her back to health in the current medium. Give her the next six weeks to find the best location. Let her push a few new leaves and assess her health. After that, I’d remove the soil to check the roots. Amend or replace the soil without stressing the plant too much.

#### Ruben replied on 2023-08-13

Thank you!

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