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title: "I picked this sad ring of fire philodendron up at Lowe's today. First…"
description: "I picked this sad ring of fire philodendron up at Lowe's today. First time with one, any tips to save it? It's in a self watering pot. I put it in my west…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kaylyn 🌱"
published: "2026-03-08T21:21:23.906175Z"
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# I picked this sad ring of fire philodendron up at Lowe's today. First…

_Posted by Kaylyn 🌱 on 2026-03-08_

I picked this sad ring of fire philodendron up at Lowe's today. First time with one, any tips to save it? It's in a self watering pot. I put it in my west window for now.

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## 2 comments

### Auxsman commented on 2026-03-09

First things first change that terrible soil and give it an “airy” Airoid soil mix so the roost can breathe and water regularly😊

#### Kaylyn 🌱 replied on 2026-03-09

Yes, will do this! Thanks!

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