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Nichole

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?

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  1. LoLovesPlants🌱🪷

    what is white “ice” princess? yellowing usually means over or under watering or they are older leaves ready to die

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    • Nichole

      Honestly I’m not sure but that is what the tag said when I bought it. Is that wrong?

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    • LoLovesPlants🌱🪷

      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🫶!

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    • LoLovesPlants🌱🪷

      do you bottom water? how frequently ?

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    • Nichole

      I don’t bottom water every time. Do you think that is better?

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  2. ElizabethF

    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.

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    • Nichole

      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!

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    • ElizabethF

      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.

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