--- title: "Hello-according to Planta this is my White Ice Princess Philo. It has…" description: "Hello-according to Planta this is my White Ice Princess Philo. It has been growing beautifully since I bought it. I have not changed anything in the way I care…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/WzarFaigR-O_o88SAwyx9g" community: "Philodendron Parents" author: "Nichole" published: "2024-07-09T02:09:56.766228Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/vbUPTGmx0yVOtw2W2y0vO7KhSxhnwsIKvuWgrNREvqI/8PKht-uOR7a6tL3CdPg2Og.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Philodendron Parents](https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g.md) # Hello-according to Planta this is my White Ice Princess Philo. It has… _Posted by Nichole on 2024-07-09_ Hello-according to Planta this is my White Ice Princess Philo. It has been growing beautifully since I bought it. I have not changed anything in the way I care for this plant but lately I’ve noticed yellow leaves more often than I want to notice. As far as soil, it’s planted in Molly’s Aroid mix. I use a moisture meter to monitor the soil but I do not depend on that method alone. I’m thinking that this soil is draining much faster than I realize because it’s currently reading almost completely dry but it’s not showing up on my to do list. Will this cause the yellow leaves? ![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/vbUPTGmx0yVOtw2W2y0vO7KhSxhnwsIKvuWgrNREvqI/8PKht-uOR7a6tL3CdPg2Og.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/vbUPTGmx0yVOtw2W2y0vO7KhSxhnwsIKvuWgrNREvqI/FZ673tRuTByerZXzA4kAtA.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/vbUPTGmx0yVOtw2W2y0vO7KhSxhnwsIKvuWgrNREvqI/LN75QP9EQVGJAH20QOnarw.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/vbUPTGmx0yVOtw2W2y0vO7KhSxhnwsIKvuWgrNREvqI/JzVYpNSeSIetuLQMieEEsg.webp?size=large) ## 8 comments ### LoLovesPlants🌱🪷 commented on 2024-07-09 what is white “ice” princess? yellowing usually means over or under watering or they are older leaves ready to die #### Nichole replied on 2024-07-10 Honestly I’m not sure but that is what the tag said when I bought it. Is that wrong? #### LoLovesPlants🌱🪷 replied on 2024-07-10 i was just wondering if “ice” meant something else but i think it’s just a regular old white princess. which is neither regular or old! beautiful plant m’lady🫶! #### LoLovesPlants🌱🪷 replied on 2024-07-10 do you bottom water? how frequently ? #### Nichole replied on 2024-08-03 I don’t bottom water every time. Do you think that is better? ### ElizabethF commented on 2024-07-09 I wouldn’t rely on Planta. While some moisture meters can give bad readings, I would rely on that before relying on Plantas schedule. I use a very chunky mix for all my aroids and I usually have to water before Planta puts it on my list. #### Nichole replied on 2024-07-10 Ok. Do you think I’ve under watered then? I forgot to mention also that it’s not potted in a very deep pot but not an extremely shallow pot either. I hope i haven’t killed it. I have even thought about digging it up just to make sure everything looks ok below the soil. I have another Philo that I am having the same issue with. Thank you for your advice also! #### ElizabethF replied on 2024-07-10 I’m am not as knowledgeable as a lot of people here. I only have two philodendrons, so I would probably want a second opinion, but I hear that following any apps schedule isn’t fantastic for the plants. They just don’t know all the factors in play. I believe yellow is typically a sign of overwatering but I couldn’t be sure. If your moisture meter is working correctly and it is drying out all the way, then it doesn’t sound like overwatering. I would certainly keep an eye on the moisture and water when the top 25 - 50% is dry. Typically under-watering is better than overwatering. I would do a check for pests and make sure all the recommended conditions are met. I believe most like bright, indirect light and a decent amount of humidity. You might double check for your type specifically. --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_