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title: "this is kinda a “keep or throw” situation for me right now. i have a…"
description: "this is kinda a “keep or throw” situation for me right now. i have a baby named pickle, not really sure if planta is correct on what type of philodendron it is…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "kade"
published: "2025-11-02T03:44:39.239023Z"
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# this is kinda a “keep or throw” situation for me right now. i have a…

_Posted by kade on 2025-11-02_

this is kinda a “keep or throw” situation for me right now. i have a baby named pickle, not really sure if planta is correct on what type of philodendron it is so i call all my plants by their names.

THE QUESTION IS.. do i keep this freak of nature or send it off on a vacay forever…

## 6 comments

### Gianna commented on 2025-11-02

I always keep my freaks of nature until I can mourn them without thinking I could’ve done more. I say give it one last shot!!

### Whit\_Y commented on 2025-11-02

Def keep Pickle! He’s got personality! I don’t think that’s a Philo though. Looks to be more of a pothos variety

#### harper replied on 2025-11-02

i second this! ⬆️ definitely looks like a golden pothos to me

### Sunny commented on 2025-11-02

It’s a philodendron if the vine is smooth. It’s a pothos if the vines have ridges. I would keep it a bit longer.

The pot looks huge. The plant must use up all of the water in the pot or the roots will rot. I recommend placing it in a 4 inch pot. Toss the soil. It looks like a sponge. It needs a lot more perlite for drainage. Orchid bark and coconut husk chunks added to 1/3 standard potting soil will give it a chunky mix good for airflow and drainage.

Fertilize every two weeks with 50% diluted fertilizer. Cut back in colder months if the growth slows.

Give it a grow light or a bright spot near a window. 🪴🍀

### Crazy plant lady commented on 2025-11-02

I agree with Sunny’s advice, it looks like it could be a golden pothos

### Melody commented on 2025-11-08

Keep pickle please! It has so much character and will 100% grow back.

I think it’s a golden pothos and if you can maybe try repotting into a smaller nursery pot for optimal growth

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