Is this Micans too sun-stressed for long term health?
My classic Philodendron Micans has so many sun-stressed leaves! They’re gorgeous and I love them, but sometimes she drops them even while pushing out new growth. She wasn’t a deep green when I got her, so she already was in a coppery state. She has been living under grow lights in a greenhouse since August ‘25, but I’m thinking of moving her into the bottom of my tropical cabinet. What do ya’ll think? Is the sun-stressing too much for her long-term? #PhilodendronMicans #Philodendron
5ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
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Hi, Rey! I'm so glad you found Greg! Some of the leaves on that plant look a little stressed in general. My vote would be to change up the location of the plant and see how it grows.
That little bottom leaf, for instance, looks like it's on its way out.
This plant likes to have soil that's evenly moist and that doesn't dry out.
How does the soil feel? Is it very dry to the touch?
That little bottom leaf, for instance, looks like it's on its way out.
This plant likes to have soil that's evenly moist and that doesn't dry out.
How does the soil feel? Is it very dry to the touch?
If the soil is really dry and gets dry quickly, I recommend either soaking the pot in a bowl of water overnight (providing it has good drainage) to rehydrate the soil really well ... or consider a repot if the plant has doubled in size, looses leaves frequently, or it's been a year or so since the last repot.
Take ot from me: LOTS of things can be going on under the soil line that you can't see. Sometimes, the root system gets SO BIG and SO CRAMPED that it needs a repot -- and you can't even tell from above the soil line. (:
Take ot from me: LOTS of things can be going on under the soil line that you can't see. Sometimes, the root system gets SO BIG and SO CRAMPED that it needs a repot -- and you can't even tell from above the soil line. (:
@Theoreyofplants I like using potting soil with added perlite and sometimes some orchid mix that I toss in.
I also try to remember to put in #systemic houseplant food to keep away the bugs.
I also try to remember to put in #systemic houseplant food to keep away the bugs.