What is this plant and how can I make it grow ?

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Sorry for my English, it is not my mother tongue!

So I got this unidentified plant from someone that was getting rid of it, but before doing so he took a cutting at the top of the plant, taking away the growing point.
Also the bottom part of the plant is completely bare, there are no leafs.
Will the plant create a new growing point ?
Also how do I get the plant to look more lush on the bottom. It is quite sad now with its 4 leafs on a stick
The plant is in quite a bad shape because it was kept outside in freezing temperatures so it might take some times to grow back properly I guess

Thank you !
 

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It is a Philodendron, probably hastatum. It will grow a new stem at the top but it will stay bare at the bottom. Give it good light, close to a window is best, and keep it moist but not soggy all the time. Let it dry outFeed it once a month with a liquid houseplant food. Now that it’s inside where it is warm it will grow faster. Let it dry out about an inch down before you water it. It’s a very hardy plant and should give you years of enjoyment.

Happy Plant Parenting!
 

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