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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 20, 2011
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    Any part of the stem that feels "mushy" is dead and does need to be pruned. Stems that are still firm will regrow leaves. And it will regrow if the roots survived. These articles will help you as well:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 6, 2011
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    I would guess that it is a true philodendron (not a pothos, which is often mistakenly referred to as philodendron).

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    WillCreed on
    February 13, 2018
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    You may have a Monstera deliciosa. Look for an online image and see if it matches yours.

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    Nikki on
    April 11, 2011
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    Neem oil will work well on powdery mildew problems. You can read more about this oil here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    You can also find other home remedies for powdery mildew here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm

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    WillCreed on
    February 13, 2018
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    If the white stuff is soft and cotton-like, then it is a mealybug infestation. Treat it by thoroughly by spraying with a solution of 5 parts water, 1 part alcohol and a squirt of liquid dish soap. The key is to spray all leaf and stems surfaces of the entire plant until they are dripping wet.

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    Nikki on
    July 31, 2011
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    This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 14, 2011
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    It sounds like the plants may have root rot and what you smell is the roots decomposing. There is not much that can be done to help the plants, but this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

    They over watered it and this is what caused the root rot.

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    Nikki on
    May 2, 2012
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    They are likely aerial roots. I would recommend providing something for these roots to cling to, like a pole of some kind.

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