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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 23, 2017
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    It would not hurt anything to cut them back. I believe it can benefit from this if it is overgrown. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/pruning-philodendron-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 28, 2017
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    This sounds like a fungal infection. Apply wettable sulfur to the soil, and remove any dead growth. Spray with neem oil on the upper parts of the plant. This will help kill the infection. After treatment, the new growth sould come back as normal.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 30, 2017
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    I have heard of split leaf philodendrons damaging a sidewalk because they were allowed to become very overgrown.However, they can be kept under control by pruning. Excessive roots, or roots that are growing into an area you don't want them, emerging from aboveground can be trimmed off.
    http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/indoor/foliage/hgic1509.html

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    BushDoctor on
    November 5, 2017
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    The method of rooting a cutting from these would be the same as for most shrubs, or trees. You can use synthetic hormones, or you can make your own. My recipe uses about half a tsp. of honey, a crushed, uncoated aspirin tab, and a few drops of HOT water. Just enough water to mix the ingredients into a sticky, and well-mixed paste. Dip the cut in into the mix, and plant into some light potting mix, such as peat moss or coconut fibers. Wet slightly, and keep covered for a week or so.

    This article will give other methods of rooting plant cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

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    Donna H Swearingen on
    November 5, 2017
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    Thank you,
    Please break down the method of obtaining a cutting. I have not had a clear picture of how that is done. I need the basic information to get started. I thank you for the instructions on treating, planting and follow up while rooting happens. I just don’t know where to start. I am not Familiar with rooting trees or shrubs. I am only familiar with houseplants and bulbs and flowers from seed. Sorry for my ignorance but I need the 1st grade version:-)
    Thanks again!

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 27, 2017
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    The most common causes for this are lack of proper lighting, and over watering. These are somewhat drought tolerant and will enjoy a short dry period between watering. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 8, 2017
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    You should only do a light pruning on this plant. You can take off any dying lower leaves, but you will want to leave the majority of the plant intact. I do not think that this is a fiddleleaf, as those are typically a vining type philodendron. Lacy Tree would be more like it, but there are so many varieties that it can be hard to pinpoint.

    I will include an article for fiddleleaf care as it will be the closest care that will be suitable for this type as well.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/fiddleleaf-philodendron-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 27, 2017
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    This could be a watering issue, a disease, or a problem with salts or excessive fertilizer in the soil. If the brown spots look like concentric rings, it is most likely a disease, and the affected leaves should be removed (as long as it is on a limited number of leaves). Please see these articles to identify the culprit:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm

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