Philodendron revival - help needed.

Ess-elle

I had a big, beautiful philodendron in my living room. It was big, green and lush. I'd had it for years and it had always done well, which is nothing short of a miracle since I'm known for having a black thumb. 

 Well, my husband overwatered it and it got very sad and saggy and pathetic. After a few weeks, he gave up on it reviving itself and repotted everything. It's been several weeks and it's not getting better; still saggy and limp, very few firm green leaves like there used to be. 

 Any help or ideas or should we just call it quits with the plant? 

 Thanks. 

laddiebug

Did he perhaps re-pot it in a larger pot than it had been in?

Ess-elle

He put it back in the same pot, but he split it into about four different plants so there's only about a quarter of the plant in that pot. Would that affect it? 

laddiebug

That could be a problem. Philodendrons like to have slightly crowded roots. So, putting 1/4 of the plant back in the same pot, it could have more room than it wants. Perhaps, try putting the pieces in smaller pots. It's recommended to re-pot in a new one that is no more that 2-3" bigger.