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title: "How bad of an idea is it to plant a few different philos or a maranta…"
description: "How bad of an idea is it to plant a few different philos or a maranta in the same planter? I just got a long horizontal one and am trying to think of how to…"
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author: "Neptune’s Nest"
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# How bad of an idea is it to plant a few different philos or a maranta…

_Posted by Neptune’s Nest on 2025-07-20_

How bad of an idea is it to plant a few different philos or a maranta in the same planter? I just got a long horizontal one and am trying to think of how to best utilize the space. I suppose the maranta would fill out!

## 5 comments

### 9s commented on 2025-07-20

I have a few combo planters! I think friends make the pot more interesting. Just make sure it’s the same light requirements.

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### Neptune’s Nest commented on 2025-07-20

Oh I loveeee that! I had a syngonium, scandopsis and some others rooting together and they were stunning idk why I am afraid of adding a medium lol

#### 9s replied on 2025-07-20

I have that one planted in literal rocks! So it’s pretty much still rooting in “water” 😉 I do plan on feeding the water later with a water soluble.

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-20

Compare the care requirements for the plants to be sure there are no big differences in lighting, watering, fertilizer, etc., that could negatively affect the plants. 🪴🍀

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-07-21

Combo away! If the care requirements are similar, shouldn't be an issue.

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