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title: "Has anyone seen such dramatics? I picked him up on clearance a week…"
description: "Has anyone seen such dramatics? I picked him up on clearance a week ago. No major issues, no pests, only soppy wet soil and a few leaves that had died. I gave…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "jlsKenzy"
published: "2026-03-30T02:25:15.148319Z"
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# Has anyone seen such dramatics? I picked him up on clearance a week…

_Posted by jlsKenzy on 2026-03-30_

Has anyone seen such dramatics? I picked him up on clearance a week ago. No major issues, no pests, only soppy wet soil and a few leaves that had died. I gave it a couple of days. Then did a repot on Wed. in chunkier soil. Trimmed some bad roots, but overall they looked great. It's been limp ever since. How long before it perks up? There are some spots, but I think it's only damage from handling not fungus. Any ideas?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HwjMrPOHmLTkQ5A0solZePTdaHKQmkzzBieVnrs36j4/XvyAw4h8QZmcN3kit2vP3Q.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2026-03-30

Mine was pretty dramatic when I brought it home, but perked up within a week of a repot. Good look! Mine has turned out to be one of my favorites and most productive.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GUzswSBpzp0yVXI8WUn4IR3q3kVpCivIKdtu-rzn2iw/ALanxAvuSNWJ2sbLF5yg3Q.webp?size=large)

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-03-30

They are so easy to please. She will be happy in a few days. 💚💚

### Snail Diva commented on 2026-03-30

I never had mine do this (or anything dramatic for that matter) but they are overall pretty resilient.  
How is your lighting looking like?

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#### jlsKenzy replied on 2026-03-30

While acclimating and quarantining, I kept it away from too bright or a grow light, because I think in the store it was kept shaded or poor light on the racks and didn't want to stress it with too much light. But I did move it closer to an east window yesterday. Yours looks gorgeous!

### Amber commented on 2026-03-30

What plant is that??

#### jlsKenzy replied on 2026-03-30

It's a golden crocodile. The yellow-lime leaves caught my attention.

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