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title: "Just got this philodendron at Walmart on clearance for only $5. Any…"
description: "Just got this philodendron at Walmart on clearance for only $5. Any recommendations for helping it bounce back?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Carlie"
published: "2025-05-27T18:19:09.052927Z"
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# Just got this philodendron at Walmart on clearance for only $5. Any…

_Posted by Carlie on 2025-05-27_

Just got this philodendron at Walmart on clearance for only $5. Any recommendations for helping it bounce back?

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## 6 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-05-27

Repot in a well draining soil, get a pebble tray or humidifier on it, go ahead and spray the leaves really good to shake off any pests and then spray it super good with neem oil… ISOLATE this plant for a month or so from your other ones. If you have a tendency to overwater plants use a soil moisture meter before watering or you could choose a self watering pot. Then put it where it gets bright/ indirect light during the day.. good luck

### Yolanda commented on 2025-05-27

I also would make sure the roots are not black when you repot. If you do get rid of the black ones by cutting them away. Spray the roots with half water and a little hydrogen peroxide. Or you can spray neem oil on the roots lightly. But definitely get rid of that soil ASAP

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-27

Bounce back?? It looks healthy

#### Carlie replied on 2025-05-27

A few of the leaves are in pretty rough shape

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-05-27

Mqybe its just the picture, it looks like a pretty normal GC. That one unfurling, may need more humidity. But generally just setting it up properly, it'll be fine. Just be careful how much light you give it at first, as the GC lighter leaves can get scorched if not acclimated.

### Haileyy63 commented on 2025-05-27

Nice score! It’ll definitely make it back to health with good watering habits and lighting.

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