--- title: "I was thinking about getting a rescue plant sometime soon, and I…" description: "I was thinking about getting a rescue plant sometime soon, and I don't know what type to get... I was thinking something like a heartbeat philo?? Or maybe a…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/sV6rrGJtIrzPyRqHpoyMpv" community: "Plant Recovery Room" author: "LittleMorningLatte" published: "2025-08-19T12:31:53.113407Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/ag50h126idwmjilmadzo.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Plant Recovery Room](https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ.md) # I was thinking about getting a rescue plant sometime soon, and I… _Posted by LittleMorningLatte on 2025-08-19_ I was thinking about getting a rescue plant sometime soon, and I don't know what type to get... I was thinking something like a heartbeat philo?? Or maybe a calathia or a prayer plant?? Give me ideasss- ## 16 comments ### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-19 What do you mean by "rescue"? A big box store? Or one thats half dead? Or just a plant at a plant shop? #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 Probably a big box, more than likely lowe's or home depot ### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-19 Oh great. Pick any plant you want to try your hand in. One you have never had before. #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 There are a lot of plants I haven't had tho T-T #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 I might get a calathia #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 But I also haven't had an Alocacia and a hundred other genuses ### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-19 😂😂😂 yeah there are soooo many. Why don't you just "wing it" go to the store and see what you find then decide. Or just close your eyes and grab one 😂 #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 At the same time... Nobody says I have to buy just one... 😏 #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 ✨TIME TO GO BANKRUPT✨ ### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-19 A croton is a challenging one. Not as challenging as an Alocasia but i love my croton I've had for about 6 years now.. ### Mads commented on 2025-08-19 Recently I picked up a Scindapsus Mt Salak, then saw the same plant on the clearance rack for half price. I swapped the “pretty” plant for the rescue, \& I’m so glad I did! Rehabbing it was fun, and the growth is so rewarding. Plus I saved $10 😄 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/F3A6oDxB5AFrwMY-8AmGdM9PkD4LkZ4epCTa5XS85C4/_GX0mHSRTfq6PZke7Gtqsw.webp?size=large) #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-19 Valid point, saving ten dollars means you can buy a ten dollar plant for free 😃 girl math even though I'm a guy #### Mads replied on 2025-08-19 💯! ### Borg Family Plants commented on 2025-08-19 There are some nurseries online where you can by rehab bundles. The nursery I buy from (online) has 3 rehabs for $10.00, theyre starter plants, but its fun to nurse them back and watch them grow. Its even more interesting because you don’t know what they’re sending. This photo is my latest haul🤪 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_46Dw7j3rHkhTtsCJ44rrlKKoiw7FvpE91xC0dpkW6w/7SNnPBRfRrevG3LUSCejgA.webp?size=large) ### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-20 Go to the store and just look at the plants. You will know which one needs you. Check low shelves (often not getting enough light) and the orchid section (pretty easy to rehab and there's always at least one that needs help). Last time i went to home depot, somebody had put a box of plants directly on top of other plants and the orchids all had ice cube care instructions 🤦‍♀️ #### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-20 I hate the types of companies who tell you to put ice cubes to water your orchids... I think its so they die and the customer buys another one because they think that they did smth wrong 🙃 --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_