Rescued
I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this sad little plant withering away inside a thrift store, its pot marked for sale. That $2 purchase saved this poor little heartleaf philodendron from a certain demise. I'm not sure if they thought it was an artificial plant or simply didn't care, but either way, I knew it had to come home with me if it had any chance of survival. I've nourished this little plant with love, light, and fresh soil, and I've loved watching it slowly come back to life. New deep-green leaves are emerging, and with each one, it seems a little stronger. I really want to know the story behind how a living plant ended up in a thrift store bin. Did someone move away? Pass away? Simply run out of room for this tiny little plant? Or was it just an oversight? I'd like to think it was some kind of mishap, because after all, it was alive inside that little clay pot and certainly deserved a chance at survival. So I guess that's what I do, wit...
