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title: "My Philodendron Fat boy has grown so big it doesn’t fit in my Photo…"
description: "My Philodendron Fat boy has grown so big it doesn’t fit in my Photo 🤦🏾‍♂️🌱 he’s my favourite plant though and after repotting him a few months ago his…"
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community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Just Derrick"
published: "2024-04-28T14:55:36.748943Z"
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# My Philodendron Fat boy has grown so big it doesn’t fit in my Photo…

_Posted by Just Derrick on 2024-04-28_

My Philodendron Fat boy has grown so big it doesn’t fit in my Photo 🤦🏾‍♂️🌱 he’s my favourite plant though and after repotting him a few months ago his growth has gone through the roof! P.s can you see another leaf forming at the top?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8NYVrysvmq9GCsNR5L8_F0iFs7aBYrxvWJZCakxI7to/6m6vT37IRTWFpTVieryQ1g.webp?size=large)

## 13 comments

### chynnaadoll\_ commented on 2024-04-28

Beautiful! 🌱

### Aliyah commented on 2024-04-28

He’s gorgeous!! The leaves are so beautiful too  
Please tell me, what soil and fertilizer do you use?

#### Just Derrick replied on 2024-04-28

I used this soil from Grow Tropicals “GrowTropicals Simply Peat-Free Houseplant Potting Mix” it’s a really nice tropical blend and most of my indoor plants really thrive in this soil.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8NYVrysvmq9GCsNR5L8_F0iFs7aBYrxvWJZCakxI7to/Lc6OvuXmR0Wnda4HP-msaQ.webp?size=large)

#### Just Derrick replied on 2024-04-28

I also don’t use any fertiliser actually which is surprising I’ve been looking for a good one to use

#### Aliyah replied on 2024-04-28

I’m gonna make sure to get this tropical mix for my monsterra and Parlour Palm Plant

Hope you find a fertilizer soon so I can jump on it 😆

Thanks Derrick !

### TheCrazyPlantLaidy commented on 2024-04-28

Amazing!

### Sunny commented on 2024-04-28

Adding to the above questions: Natural light? If so, what window direction, how far from the window and how many hours of light does it get?

#### Just Derrick replied on 2024-04-28

This is his normal spot quite close to the window. He also gets plenty of sunlight through. Our garden/ window is south facing which is a big help

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8NYVrysvmq9GCsNR5L8_F0iFs7aBYrxvWJZCakxI7to/MMZWRqxFRlSrAmkxaa00FQ.webp?size=large)

#### Sunny replied on 2024-04-28

Floor to ceiling lighting! I see why the plant is thriving!

### Kiley commented on 2024-04-28

He’s gorgeous! 😍

### Bee 🐝 commented on 2024-04-28

Big beautiful leaves we love to see it!!! 💗💚💗

### MoMo commented on 2024-04-29

He’s beautiful!! How long have you had him, can I ask? I’ve had mine for 4 months and have 2 new leaves - will take a while for it to look like yours!

#### Just Derrick replied on 2024-04-29

I’ve had him for 2 years now was reasonably small when I first got him bait I’ve only repotted once. After repotting that’s when I saw the crazy growth

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