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title: "Ugh. A frond got too wet and got moldy at the base. The Mold had…"
description: "Ugh. A frond got too wet and got moldy at the base. The Mold had already eaten through the whole base and I had to remove it. I’m about 2 weeks before I call…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Eveenala"
published: "2026-09-03T19:12:01.419087Z"
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# Ugh. A frond got too wet and got moldy at the base. The Mold had…

_Posted by Eveenala on 2026-09-03_

Ugh. A frond got too wet and got moldy at the base. The Mold had already eaten through the whole base and I had to remove it. I’m about 2 weeks before I call it and get a new palm and try again…

## 3 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-09-04

don't even bother with another palm, they're all fussy. if you want the palm look but without the drama, look into a Philodendron Elegans or P. Tortum. they're vines but the mature leaves are striking and very frond-like.

#### Eveenala replied on 2026-09-04

I’ll need to double check to make sure that those are pet friendly, but I appreciate the recommendation!!  
Maybe 2 fussy plants are enough. 😅

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-09-04

unfortunately no philodendrons are safe for pets 😞 are you looking because your furry friends like to nibble or just-in-case? if they left your palms alone they'd probably leave those philos alone.

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