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title: "Got this plant last September as a mystery freebie with an online…"
description: "Got this plant last September as a mystery freebie with an online order. And he's definitely been a slow grower lmao I think it's a ring of fire, and I'm not…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Ama"
published: "2026-11-06T05:39:29.886495Z"
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# Got this plant last September as a mystery freebie with an online…

_Posted by Ama on 2026-11-06_

Got this plant last September as a mystery freebie with an online order. And he's definitely been a slow grower lmao I think it's a ring of fire, and I'm not sure if they're just all slow growers. I have other Philodendrons that size up and put out new leaves much quicker than he has. I still think he's cute tho 🥰

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## 9 comments

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-11-06

Mine is a moderate grower. I wouldn’t say slow but not like many of my other philodendrons. More light will be your answer 😉

#### Ama replied on 2026-11-06

:0 good to know maybe I'll try switching up their lighting amd see what happens.

### plantgeek commented on 2026-11-06

they're not fast, that's for sure. i think i get a new leaf every month or so. but they're stunning so it's okay!

#### Ama replied on 2026-11-06

Haha alright, I'm glad I'm not the only one and it seems to just be how they are.

### Plantingsherry commented on 2026-11-06

Very cute! I especially love my slow growing plants because I feel like every stingy leaf they sprout is a gift.

#### Ama replied on 2026-11-06

That's a great way to look at it and definitely how I feel with some of my plants lol

### Rhus commented on 2026-11-06

I love the name!

#### Ama replied on 2026-11-06

Lmao thank you! 🫡

### Oleander Mom commented on 2026-11-07

Have you checked if it is in a plug? I had one in one that just wouldn’t grow. When I checked its roots I discovered it had plug paper that kept it from getting bigger. Once I freed the roots it took off.

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