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title: "i’ve had this philodendron billietiae for over half a year now but…"
description: "i’ve had this philodendron billietiae for over half a year now but recently it’s new leaves dried up and withered despite nothing changing in my care routine!!…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Lo0xf2xlREOXQagafeIf4g"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lizzy"
published: "2024-04-03T17:33:16.699151Z"
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# i’ve had this philodendron billietiae for over half a year now but…

_Posted by Lizzy on 2024-04-03_

i’ve had this philodendron billietiae for over half a year now but recently it’s new leaves dried up and withered despite nothing changing in my care routine!! upon further inspection i think there’s and earthworm in the pot 😬 i’ve never kept this plant outside so i’m not sure how it got there or if it’s been there the whole time, but related to the plants symptoms or not; how can i get rid of this thing with as little contact as possible?? i know it prob won’t harm the plant, if anything it will help but i prefer to keep my room worm free haha (additional advice on the sickly plant would be appreciated aswell!)

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## 2 comments

### KatLady commented on 2024-04-04

I flipped mine to just water. It is so happy.

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### Pretty fly 4 a Cacti commented on 2024-04-04

Just checking does this have drainage holes in the bottom? If not, that will store too much water and lead to root rot. As Breanna said repot into a chunkier soil mix (and a pot with drainage holes if this has none) then you can dump out Mr worm along with old soil

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