Hello. Looking for some advice on when to replant my Florida ghost mint and my spiritus sancti. They are growing quite well, and I’m trying to figure out if I should up the pot size.

Dani

8 months ago

Okay talk to me. I’m stepping nervously into my next stage of plant caretaking knowledge. I’ve spent the last 2-3 years going from killing every single plant to: - can I keep this small handful of plants alive? - I don’t care how cute the pot is. I’m not buying it if it doesn’t have a drainage hole. - Okay, let’s try fertilizing. - OK touching the new leaf that’s unfolding is clearly a no-no because now it’s in my hand, broken off from the plant…… - learning that 24/7 grow lights is not great (and honestly, I should’ve known that one because hello it gets dark at night…) 🤣 - propagating and learning more about water and humidity and temperature. And now I’m moving onto the soil questions step. I feel like a lot of my plants could really do better if I understood the soil more. I started with just potting soil, I recently purchased a succulents and cactus soil. But that’s about where I am at. I don’t like when my soil looks really damp or moldy when I’ve barely watered it. Or roots that look dead when I don’t understand why. I’ve recently killed THREE BRAND NEW pothos/philodendrons because apparently I got too cocky or they were lemons or I don’t know, but two of them were my special 40th birthday present to myself and I AM NOT happy with myself. Those particular losses were felt harder. 😭 I kind of have a separate post that I’ve been trying to work on for awhile with ALL my Pothos and Philos questions but I don’t have the energy for that right now. 😁 I’m hoping to get two things answered. 1) out of all of these items I’ve looked at on Amazon, which ones do you all mix together to make your own special soil mixtures? I’m hoping I don’t actually have to purchase every single one of these. 🤷🏻‍♀️ And 2) if the answer is not the same as #1, which of these items do you mix together just to put into the plastic moss pole? I have my philodendron silver sword on a store bought moss pole, and I had absolutely no idea how to use it. It wasn’t until I watched videos like a week ago where people were using the plastic containers filled with moss, and explaining how the aerial roots will literally grow into the moss that I realized I knew nothing. My plant is twisty tied to the moss pole y’all. 🤣🤣🤣 “oh it’s hollow down the middle so that you can pour water in there? That’s news to me.” Ugh I embarrass myself. 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

Steph

8 months ago

My white wizard is sizing down dramatically, any suggestions? Right now it’s on a stake, should I switch to a moss pole? Any guidance is greatly appreciated🙌

Aubre

8 months ago

What is this philodendron? I bought it at HD about a month ago. It was sold by Vigoro. I have Burke Marx varg. and a juvie Paraiso V. but it doesn’t look exactly like them

Lauren and Austin

8 months ago

Who doesn't love a new leaf?! Gotta say the Philodendron Giganteum Blizzard🌨️ is easily my favorite Philo subspecies!

I found the perfect pot for my orange marmalade.

KayDaPlantBrat

8 months ago

Just found this beauty at Walmart for $7!!! Ahhh they had so many Phildendrons to choose from but this one was GORGEOUS!! Happy plant mama!!

This thing was barely holding on when I got it. Now seems to be doing good!! And has little babies popping up! Tips for keeping it upright?? Just a taller support stand? What about moving it inside and out as the weather gets warmer?

Meg 🍄🦢🌿🔆🧚🏼

8 months ago

I just scored this absolutely stunning Philodendron Birkin yesterday at Target….. 🥲🥹 I named her Lucky because I feel so lucky to have found such a beautiful, firm plant with new growth forming. She was in a 6 in planter and I moved her up to 8 today. Ready to see this baby thrive 🤩

Paniinii

8 months ago

Legit cried before chopping down my three year old pink princess. She hit my ceiling and needed a chop. To be honest, I didn’t know what I was doing when I first got her. The goal is to prop and regrow with better soil, support, and overall care so she grows bigger and better than ever. Just had to share with people who understand. My friends all think I’m silly.

Mysti M

8 months ago

She was doing well and has taken a nose dive in the last 6 weeks. I check before watering. Under a grow light. Away from drafts. Help please.

Sarah

8 months ago

The last couple leaves my PPP has grown have been light pink turned to brown. Am I letting it get too dry between waterings maybe? It’s in chunkier soil in a clay pot. And is under a grow light for 12 hours. Maybe the light is too direct?

Just got a pink princess philodendron and a white princess philodendron please share any tips or tricks the help them thrive

LaDonna

8 months ago

I rescued Phil—this Philodendron, a few months back (mid-Novemberish). He was in very rough shape at the time, and admittedly, I just assumed he’s a Burle Marx because that’s what it looks like. However, looking at this new leaf(s) that’s getting ready to do its thing I feel like I might be crazy because 🤔 is it VARIEGATED?!?!🧐 🤯 Or is it just very light because that white part will end up being the petiole? Am I wild?!? 😅lol😇 Is it a random sport?!? Is this NOT a Burle Marx?!? Halp! 😩😅

Madderdebs

8 months ago

Does a variegated green Congo need to be staked or is it like say a Birkin that is what do they call it, self heading?? i’ve been googling, but I think I’m asking the question wrong because I can’t find the answer.TIA

Mudgirl97

8 months ago

🤗I'm so excited she's pushing out a pink leaf!!! I didn't know she could do that!!

Beauty

8 months ago

Was so terrified to cut my Pink Princess but sometimes plant parenting is uncomfortable. But she is doing her thing and I’m learning along the way.

We have a new baby 🌱🍃🌿🥰

Gilly

9 months ago

Hehjeheheheheherheheh yall look!!! She’s so pretty! She needs a lil humidity but she’s so pretty and already pushing out another one!

Dani

9 months ago

Dude. Hurry up.