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title: "Got this cutie today! I don't think that new leaf can be saved…"
description: "Got this cutie today! I don't think that new leaf can be saved unfortunately, but i got it from a supermarket, so i didn't expect much better. told myself i…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/y7vi57m0kpmwn25Rnxa7Ky"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "plantgeek"
published: "2025-07-24T21:59:29.332479Z"
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# Got this cutie today! I don't think that new leaf can be saved…

_Posted by plantgeek on 2025-07-24_

Got this cutie today! I don't think that new leaf can be saved unfortunately, but i got it from a supermarket, so i didn't expect much better. told myself i wouldn't repot it immediately, but the soil was SO compact and absolutely soaked. wasn't even potting soil, just straight dirt, so here we are with new soil. any tips on care?

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## 4 comments

### User123 commented on 2025-07-24

Bright light  
Water when the soil is dry.

You may have to help open new leaves emerging.

#### Buffy replied on 2025-07-24

What is a good way to help it open? I have a marmalade and the new leaves are taking awhile to open and I can see that a small part of the new leaf looks translucent. Any thoughts on that? Thank you🪴

#### User123 replied on 2025-07-24

Oh, and I forgot to mention to mist the leaf so it doesn’t rip opening

#### User123 replied on 2025-07-24

I think the translucent part you’re talking about is the sleeve of the leaf which will later detach from it

I usually like to slide my finger and just kinda lift the leaf up

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