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title: "Hi there! I am in need some advice on what to do with my red emerald…"
description: "Hi there! I am in need some advice on what to do with my red emerald philodendron that has grown so much this season! I am fairly new to the plant world but I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/64e8d88e4fdbe45a71774183"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "B’s Plantasia"
published: "2023-08-25T16:36:30.607Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi there! I am in need some advice on what to do with my red emerald…

_Posted by B’s Plantasia on 2023-08-25_

Hi there! I am in need some advice on what to do with my red emerald philodendron that has grown so much this season! I am fairly new to the plant world but I was gifted this plant a little over a year ago as a clipping with only 2 leaves. The stem on the first foot of growth is very thin and as we get to the next 6 inches the stem has doubled almost tripled in size. So my question is- should I snip the stem below where it starts to get thicker and propagate it to grow new roots and start a new plant or continute to grow it with lots of support?? I’m afraid to take the plunge of cutting because I would be so devasted if anything happened to it after! Any help or tips and tricks would be so appreciated!! Thank you friends :)

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