Hey everybody 👋🏽 Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful...
Hey everybody 👋🏽
Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Monday eve.
My philodendron burle is getting bushy and leggie.
I have one prop because she’s top heavy and starting to lean to one side. Any suggestions? ANYBODY? 😊 #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #TheThread #TheWateringHole #Philodendron #GregGang
Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Monday eve.
My philodendron burle is getting bushy and leggie.
I have one prop because she’s top heavy and starting to lean to one side. Any suggestions? ANYBODY? 😊 #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #TheThread #TheWateringHole #Philodendron #GregGang
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@Preciousplants1 Sherri I was thinking of you the other day and our fun amaryllis time! Sadly I too am battling thrips and had to throw all 3 of my amaryllis away 😭. I think that’s how the little buggers got in my house 🏡 😖. They probably were in the bulbs when I brought them home from the nursery. So I am wary 🫤 of not only fresh cut flowers 🌷 in my home but bulbs now too!!🚫
@MariansOasis I know a lady who has this plant but can’t remember her tag 🫢🤷🏽♀️ I think it was joc…..🤷🏽♀️
@MariansOasis oh Mariam I’m so sorry to hear that! I too would be😥 Those nasty little pest gave me a run for my money. But I believe the ones I had came from a bouquet of flowers. My husband gave me for Valentine’s Day.. I’m still spraying with neem lol so sorry my friend.
😊we did have a good time sharing the amaryllis; oh how I miss them but now ? It does flower!
When did they begin?
I almost gave up on plants for good!
😊we did have a good time sharing the amaryllis; oh how I miss them but now ? It does flower!
When did they begin?
I almost gave up on plants for good!
Hi Sherri! Ok so I looked that up because I have 2 plants that are doing the same thing. I’m copying and pasting because it’s long, but it has some good info. I hope this helps- it’s a beauty! A leggy philodendron is generally a sign that your plant is stretching out to reach more light. To achieve a dense, bushy appearance, you should give the plant more bright, indirect light, prune the leggy stems, and propagate the cuttings to replant them directly in the same pot. The Fix: Pruning & PropagationTo get a fuller, more lush philodendron, you can stimulate new growth by trimming the long, bare stems. Locate the nodes: Nodes are the points along the stem where leaves attach or where small brown marks circulate the stem. Make the cut: Using clean shears, cut the leggy stem just above a node. This harsh pruning encourages the mother plant to produce new branches. Propagate: Take the cuttings you just removed (ensure they have at least 1-2 nodes) and root them in water or damp sphagnum moss until they grow a few inches of roots. Plant back in the pot: Once rooted, plant the cuttings back into the mother plant's pot. This fills in empty spaces and makes the entire display look dense and bushy.Optimizing Care for Bushy GrowthEven the best pruning methods won't work long-term if your plant is still in poor conditions. Ensure the following environment:Light: Move your philodendron to a brighter spot with bright, indirect sunlight. If your plant continues to grow long, thin stems (long internodes), it is not getting enough light.Soil & Water: Keep them in well-draining soil and allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Sitting in overly soggy soil can stunt growth or rot the roots.Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer to promote robust new foliage