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title: "i am a really really really beginner plant parent and i got this…"
description: "i am a really really really beginner plant parent and i got this philodendron last week. what am i doing wrong and how do i save this baby? 😭"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/6514a68dd5d36d0c0d644634"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "new parent"
published: "2023-09-27T22:02:53.098Z"
language: "en"
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# i am a really really really beginner plant parent and i got this…

_Posted by new parent on 2023-09-27_

i am a really really really beginner plant parent and i got this philodendron last week. what am i doing wrong and how do i save this baby? 😭

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2023-09-28

Looks like a watering issue. Check the roots for rot and the soil for excessive wetness. Ensure the plant drains thoroughly after watering and it’s not standing in water.

### Audrey commented on 2023-09-29

Not sure if you fertilized it, but if it wasn’t used to being fertilized this could be fertilizer burn if they’re turning crispy. If it’s softer I would put in new soil that’s 1/3 each of soil, perlite and orchid bark so that it drains well! Wait until top inch or two of soil is dry before watering again

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