Plant CollectionRoots progressing; catching up to the pothos
Rooting from the submerged node, roots shorter and finer than the pothos but clearly extending. Stem firm, no soft spots at the cut end. Still behind the pothos in root mass but on track.
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Philodendron Brasil
4 days ago
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
🚨 Toxic to dogs
Calcium oxalate – GI irritation. Must stay elevated permanently.
- Acquired
- July 15, 2026
- Category
- Tropical
- Plant state
- 🌱 Propagating in water
- Soil
- Pothos mix + perlite (once planted); currently water propagation
- Light needs
- ☀️ Bright indirect
- Watering cue
- Water change every 5 days (water propagation); every 7–10 days once in soil
- Vacation safe
- No
Journal
Roots emerging
Thin, white roots visibly popping out. Good sign – progressing well. Sharing propagation jar with golden pothos.
Water changed every 5 days with willow water added. Move to soil once roots are more developed.
Water changed, willow water added
Water changed in the propagation jar (shared with the golden pothos). Added willow water as a rooting supplement to help strengthen root growth.
Acquired as stem cutting, water propagation started
Stem cutting acquired same day as original Diego (Mammillaria). Placed in water to propagate.