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title: "First time owning a micans and it has been a rollercoaster so far and…"
description: "First time owning a micans and it has been a rollercoaster so far and I’ve only had him for a month. Is my micans healthy? Tips and tricks welcome. (I just…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2026-02-05T20:58:43.622815Z"
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# First time owning a micans and it has been a rollercoaster so far and…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2026-02-05_

First time owning a micans and it has been a rollercoaster so far and I’ve only had him for a month. Is my micans healthy? Tips and tricks welcome.

(I just plucked three old yellow leaves off, and seems to be drying out quickly and then he droops dramatically. Not in a room with humidity. In a window that gets usually very indirect light/shade but occasionally/rarely direct afternoon sun)

Newest picture first, oldest pic (when I got him) last

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/n4CbuBoW0IeKun1XARSIq2SLMPbZOy-wijudvk8RJyQ/iw-DN0qhQJiKFwCiVyBFWg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/n4CbuBoW0IeKun1XARSIq2SLMPbZOy-wijudvk8RJyQ/ELPpdPBhQ7CJ2GWWTjAhGQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/n4CbuBoW0IeKun1XARSIq2SLMPbZOy-wijudvk8RJyQ/kvrtWDqWTOCta8VmoW-F5Q.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Joss commented on 2026-02-07

It turns color to like a reddish due to sunlight, if you want it to go back to the green color I would move it out the window. Yellow leaves mean it’s over watering I would check the roots for root rot if everything seems okay I would change the soil to a little chunky mix as that can help the plant

#### Freedomskai replied on 2026-02-12

Thank you so much! I do have some yellowing leaves in addition the reddish ones so I’ll hold back on the watering and check the soil

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