I'm new to this hobby so I'm wondering how some more experienced plant people would handle this. I got this Gloriosum 4 days ago and I'm planning to repot/prop it. It looks like it may be two plants so I was going to plant them on opposite ends of a long rectangular planter, but I'm concerned that the longer stem is too curved to sit flush with the substrate. There's also a new leaf that's taking a really long time to unfurl so I'm worried it's too stressed to transfer yet. I'd appreciate any and all input! 😊
by madhatter8989
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They are crawlers so I’d get a rectangular planter. It looks like it’s super happy though.
A long rectangle pot to give it room to crawl. I had to cut mine & now have two pots.
https://preview.redd.it/idx79rgv1zje1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=782c5682de6251f35caf76fa5cc7c2c47fcdc92f
Excuse the leaf damage, it’s been a bit windy.
1. Whereeeeee did you find this beauty?
2. I would give it at least a week if you can. Plants are sensitive to change. Looks very happy as it is so I would let it acclimate if possible. If you can’t wait it may set it back a bit but it will recover with time.
3. Don’t stress too much, crawlers are so easy to prop. If something breaks off just throw it in some moss and keep it warm and well lit. It’ll grow 🙂 As for the wonky shape, just don’t bury it in substrate. It will root just fine running along the top of the soil, I don’t think it’s wonkiness will give you much trouble- but like I mentioned before if anything goes wrong just prop it in moss.
Enjoy it – absolutely stunning!
No advice, just had to say she’s such a beauty!!! I can’t wait for mine to be that big and beautiful! 😍
It needs a long planter pot.
As mentioned get a rectangle pot but when you pot it up, do it like I’ve done by sweeping the roots in under the plant and having the base and growth point contacting the soil. Yes you will have a slight hump where the bend is but the plant from then on will continue to grow straight in the pot. Mine is only in the aroid mix container until I can get to town to get a rectangle pot but mine was exactly like yours before I put it in here.
I think this could help: How to Care for Philodendron Gloriosum – Everything You Need to Know
https://youtu.be/ao9QPFEJvig
My grandmother hung them off the wall. It sounds strange but they grew up a pole and then went across the wall. She put nails in the wall & tied them up with string. It looked full and beautiful!
Most repotting is best done in spring from what I’ve read. Have you looked to see if the rootball is over growing out of the drainage holes or clearly visible around the outside of the root ball? If so there’s no question that it should be repotted.
It looks so happy now, if you can wait until spring, I would just wait.
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