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title: "Hi! So a friend from college gave me this plant during move out and…"
description: "Hi! So a friend from college gave me this plant during move out and she’s not looking too good. I’m don’t even know what kind of plant it is so any advice…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "ash"
published: "2025-05-15T00:58:55.470559Z"
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# Hi! So a friend from college gave me this plant during move out and…

_Posted by ash on 2025-05-15_

Hi! So a friend from college gave me this plant during move out and she’s not looking too good. I’m don’t even know what kind of plant it is so any advice would be great!

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## 3 comments

### Tam commented on 2025-05-15

Definitely needs a drink, but would be good to give her a fresh start: new pot, new soil, check the roots and cut off anything that looks dark or rotten. A bit of light and time and she’ll be good as new!

### NicTheBucket commented on 2025-05-15

Looks like a Philodendron Ring of Fire! 🔥 One of my faves

### Laura B commented on 2025-05-16

Definitely a philodendron!

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