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title: "Hi guys! My mum bought this for my graduation gift. It was super long…"
description: "Hi guys! My mum bought this for my graduation gift. It was super long (and sort of straggly) and had two sets of roots growing out of different parts. I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/mtIuIAP4T0ipFbsWAFPrlQ"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Lily"
published: "2024-10-26T13:18:49.945279Z"
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# Hi guys! My mum bought this for my graduation gift. It was super long…

_Posted by Lily on 2024-10-26_

Hi guys! My mum bought this for my graduation gift. It was super long (and sort of straggly) and had two sets of roots growing out of different parts. I separated the plant into two by separating the root system. Ever since, she has been sad looking. I did this about a week or two ago. Since then I’ve fed her houseplant growth and watered her enough to not over do it (she is currently in a pot with no drainage, but I have not been overdoing it on the water i don’t think). She’s still green and is currently producing a new leaf, however I feel like her leaves feel sort of leathery and lethargic. They just look limp. Any feedback would be amazing. I love this plant!

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## 4 comments

### Plant lover 2000 commented on 2024-10-26

Maybe do a chop and prop to develop new roots and re plant them after that...

#### Plant lover 2000 replied on 2024-10-26

All the leaves may fall off but they will grow back. I had this same thing happen to me

### Sunny commented on 2024-10-26

Definitely put it in a pot with drainage. It is limp because it needs water. It is very difficult to precisely control the amount of water a plant needs and not let any sit on the roots. It’s better to completely flush through water that saturates all of the soil while allowing the excess water to to drain out.

### Michael commented on 2024-10-26

You've got this! Those Brasilia are tough and love to make a comeback 💚🪴

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