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title: "I was given a philodendron prince of orange and it wasn't in good…"
description: "I was given a philodendron prince of orange and it wasn't in good shape when she gave it to me and now its even worse I've never had one so I really don't know…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/48DM0uYm4GgNKlrSDGDfrA"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Holly"
published: "2026-04-11T13:05:50.705535Z"
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# I was given a philodendron prince of orange and it wasn't in good…

_Posted by Holly on 2026-04-11_

I was given a philodendron prince of orange and it wasn't in good shape when she gave it to me and now its even worse I've never had one so I really don't know what to do its in my window with bright indirect light I water when the app says too and its still dying any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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## 9 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-11

check for pests, root rot, or any signs of fungus. always always always check the soil before you water, planta has a habit of telling you to water too frequently. this could also be shock from the move. to me this seems like a watering/humidity issue

### Holly commented on 2026-04-11

I don't really have alot of humidity in my house but I group my plants together and mist them

### Plantz commented on 2026-04-11

Too much water?

### Holly commented on 2026-04-11

I don't think so I haven't changed the soil but it looks good it has the perlite and everything

### Holly commented on 2026-04-11

Should I take it out of the pot and check the roots

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-04-11

yes!! check the roots, even if the soil is good you may still be watering too frequently

### Holly commented on 2026-04-11

Ok thanks should I repot it in back into the soil if its good

### Dondoo52 commented on 2026-04-11

If you just repotted it, the soil should be fine. Just sprinkle a little cinnamon in it. It helps keep pests away and is a fungicide.

### Holly commented on 2026-04-11

Ok thanks

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