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title: "Just bought this paraiso verde from target (i wanted to try and save…"
description: "Just bought this paraiso verde from target (i wanted to try and save it) any tips? Should I get a bigger pot? And if I do, should I replace the soil? Thanks so…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/kgXh5biGNxAXTe5aahflyq"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Nay"
published: "2025-08-19T22:02:26.588783Z"
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# Just bought this paraiso verde from target (i wanted to try and save…

_Posted by Nay on 2025-08-19_

Just bought this paraiso verde from target (i wanted to try and save it) any tips? Should I get a bigger pot? And if I do, should I replace the soil? Thanks so much!

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## 3 comments

### Charlie Bean commented on 2025-08-19

How big is the philo and the pot right now? Make sure you use a chunky mix if you decide to change soil. And while you are at it, You might want to also train your paraiso on a pole while it’s still young.

### Reigan commented on 2025-08-19

I’d recommend changing the soil with a chunky mix as well, but would base the pot size on how large the rootball is! (Typically try to pick a pot 1-2 inches bigger than the rootball)

### Magz commented on 2025-08-20

I saw one at my Target and didn't get it. Kept thinking about it but it was gone by the time I was able to go back. What a beauty!!!

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