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title: "I got this beautiful pink princess philodendron off Facebook…"
description: "I got this beautiful pink princess philodendron off Facebook marketplace but as I was watering it this week I noticed little beetles in the soil she just…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CAbk6BGJ3vRuwqqELeK9Mh"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "julesplants"
published: "2026-09-20T18:51:59.498383Z"
language: "en"
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# I got this beautiful pink princess philodendron off Facebook…

_Posted by julesplants on 2026-09-20_

I got this beautiful pink princess philodendron off Facebook marketplace but as I was watering it this week I noticed little beetles in the soil she just pushed out a new leaf and is working on another one so she’s great. but should i be concerned?

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## 2 comments

### Dracula Spectacula commented on 2026-09-20

Yes new growth means you caught it early! Repot her and make sure the plant itself is absolutely bug free before putting it. It is the only way to deal with soil bugs :(

#### Dracula Spectacula replied on 2026-09-20

Potting it\*

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