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title: "Just got my first philodendron pink princess from Trader Joe’s (for…"
description: "Just got my first philodendron pink princess from Trader Joe’s (for only $10.99!!) but it looks like the soil has mold. Is it okay to repot immediately or…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/OI4d6YI0SK-fZianiBFwXA"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Shila"
published: "2024-05-26T04:40:54.320383Z"
language: "en"
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# Just got my first philodendron pink princess from Trader Joe’s (for…

_Posted by Shila on 2024-05-26_

Just got my first philodendron pink princess from Trader Joe’s (for only $10.99!!) but it looks like the soil has mold. Is it okay to repot immediately or should I wait a few days for her to acclimate to my home?

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## 5 comments

### Alexandra commented on 2024-05-26

She’s so pretty! I would wait a few days before repotting so she can acclimate to your home and then repot her☺️if the mold on top of the soil is bothering you that much you can take it off the top in the meantime!

#### Shila replied on 2024-05-26

That makes sense, thank you!!

#### Alexandra replied on 2024-05-26

Of course!!

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-05-26

That yellow fungus isn’t harmful to plants! If you hate it you can sprinkle a little cinnamon - a natural antifungal - but in my experience eventually this will come back. Or just pick it off like Alexandra suggested

#### Shila replied on 2024-05-26

Ooo I’ve never heard of that cinnamon trick, thank you!!

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