I just purchased this Philodendron Brasil on markdown over the weekend from a reputable plant nursery, and she looks kind of sad. Upon inspection there were no signs of pests, but she is in quarantine regardless. I had her outside because her soil was bone dry and I bottom watered her with heavily diluted fertilizer water about 10 minutes before these photos were taken.
She now lives in a warm, humid house, receiving a full day’s worth of bright, indirect sunlight from a southeast facing window.
Also—does she actually look sad or am I overreacting? I usually don’t grow vining plants, I mostly have plants such as Monsteras, Peace Lilies, Dracaenas, and the kinds of Philodendron that I think don’t vine like this (ex: Silver Sword,) except for my golden Pothos, which will outlive me and thus doesn’t count.
Another question: Should I repot her now, or should I give it several weeks? I usually repot my plants about a month after purchase, but she looks sad and bald, and I think she’s several plants in one pot, too.
Sorry for the long post. I had a lot of questions. Thank you all for reading!
by RemarkablePea9193
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this is how i i feel about mine. after a lot of inspection and processing i’ve resorted to just not buying hybrids or cultivars, they all get kinda eh over time. *this is an opinion.*
No more feeding but do generously drench when you water. She is stressed due to moving home and I don’t know your climate but she needs moist soil. Drench and allow to drain.