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title: "Hi all! I’m a plant newbie and i just got this Philodendron and it…"
description: "Hi all! I’m a plant newbie and i just got this Philodendron and it wiggles in the pot a a lot at the base, it’s hard to tell from the photo. but i was…"
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# Hi all! I’m a plant newbie and i just got this Philodendron and it…

_Posted by Katie on 2024-09-05_

Hi all! I’m a plant newbie and i just got this Philodendron and it wiggles in the pot a a lot at the base, it’s hard to tell from the photo. but i was wondering if its okay to stay like that or if i should repot it to make it more sturdy? it isn’t gonna fall out of the pot or anything but i just wanna know!!

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## 4 comments

### Plantginny commented on 2024-09-05

I would say let it adjust to its new environment for about a week or so, and then take it out of the pot to check its roots. Make sure you have a good root system and no rot.

#### Katie replied on 2024-09-05

thank you! i’ll do this!

### Karen commented on 2024-09-05

Agree, I would also add a support pole.

#### Katie replied on 2024-09-05

what do you recommend?

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