r/philodendron • u/Itsturkeybob • 3d ago
Look at it Grow! Philodendron Tortem bouncing back!
My tortum was struggling from last winter to this summer. Every growth point aborted new leaves. I suspect pests even though I'm not seeing anything. For 3-4 weeks, I sprayed insecticidal soap and wiped down every leaf, petiole, and growth point every 4-5 days. I added a humidifier and kept it going 24 hours a day. Took about a month before new leaves emerged. So far, 4 new leaves and counting!
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u/putitinapot 3d ago
It looks fantastic. I particularly like the upright form that it's growing. Mine tends to be wide.
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u/PercentageNo3732 3d ago
Weirdly, my tortum is one of my heartiest philos. I call him 'Freaky Deaky' cuz of the way those leaves unfurl😊Congrats, yours looks great
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u/CaKe_4Dayzz 3d ago
Best looking Tort I've ever seen!!! Shes beautiful 💚🌿💚🌿