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title: "i finally got a white knight and i’m scared i’m going to do something…"
description: "i finally got a white knight and i’m scared i’m going to do something wrong to mess it up, will someone please give me tips and info i need to know about my…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/65160231af61383c10510f1c"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "jocelyn"
published: "2023-09-28T22:46:09.782Z"
language: "en"
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# i finally got a white knight and i’m scared i’m going to do something…

_Posted by jocelyn on 2023-09-28_

i finally got a white knight and i’m scared i’m going to do something wrong to mess it up, will someone please give me tips and info i need to know about my white knight.

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## 2 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-09-29

Lovely! In my opinion, it could use some chunky tropical soil to avoid root rot. Also, resist the temptation to help stuck leaves out of their sheaf while they’re growing. I don’t want to admit how many philodendrons leaves I’ve broken trying to “help” 😅 Good luck, you’ve got this!

#### jocelyn replied on 2023-09-29

thank you so much!!:))

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