Philodendron Nangaritense - Plant Care Guide

Welcome to our philodendron nangaritense care and propagation guide, we run down all you need to know…

Philodendron Nangaritense Care Summary

Light needs:	Bright indirect sunlight.
Watering needs:	Check the soil weekly, and water if top 50% is dry.
Fertilizer:	A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer.
Soil:	A well draining and rich soil.
Humidity:	50%.
Temperature:	18-27°C (64-81°F).
Where to buy:	Try our list of Rare Plant Shops.
Common issues:	Root rot from over watering.

Introduction

The philodendron nangaritense is a spectacular philodendron, similar to a gloriousum with it’s big delicately pretty glossy leaves with a rich red petiole with small lumps.

Philodendron Nangaritense Light Needs

Give it bright indirect sunlight, it will be fine a bit further back from the window. No direct sun.

Tip: after watering tip out any excess water before putting the plant back in it’s saucer or external container, as you do not want the plant to sit in overly wet which can cause it’s root to rot.

How Often To Water

Check the soil weekly, and water if top 50% of the soil is dry. They should not be allowed to sit in soggy soil as they can get root rot easily.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Make sure it is a bit overdiluted, you do not want fertilizer burn.

Philodendron Nangaritense Soil

Use a well draining and rich soil. A mix of equal parts perlite, potting compost and orchid bark will do well and provide great drainage. For more on Philodendron soil see our guide on what to buy or how to make your own: P h ilodendron Soil.

When To Repot

Check them yearly at Easter time and repot if they are getting crowded.

Humidity

They like 50% or more, they are tropical plants. Keep them with other plants and over a wet pebble tray if you can.

Temperature

Aim for 18-27°C (64-81°F), which is ideal. This is easy to achieve in most rooms, just be careful of cold in the winter.

How To Propagate Philodendron Nangaritense

I would root them in sphagnum moss as you get the best chance of rooting success with low likelihood of rot, as you get more air to the rotos than with soil or water and the medium is relatively clean.

You want to take a cutting with one leaf and one node. The nodes can be close together so be really careful and use a sharp knife, try to be as precise as possible. You then want the wounds to heal, so leave the plant a few hours until it is calloused over. Then put it in a cup of sphagnum moss to root. Make sure you don’t plant it too deep, bury the node so it it only just covered as they are crawling philodendrons. Keep it moist but not soaking, and humid and well lit to help it root. I would keep the whole thing in a big Tupperware box with the lid open slightly to enable air to move but keep humidity high. You can grow them in moss indefinitely, or pot it up into soil when it well rooted in wto or three months.

Is It Toxic To Cats?

There are moderately toxic if eaten, so seek vets advice if your pet does eat any. IT can cuase mouth numbness and vomiting.

Is It A Climber Or Crawler?

T is a crawler and grows sideways like a gloriosum.

Philodendron Nangaritense Vs Fuzzy Petiole

These plants are very similar but the Nangaritense is crawler and grows sideways, the Fuzzy Petiole in a climbing philodendron.

Philodendron Lynamii Vs Nangaritense

They both have pink backs to the leaves and look stunning. The nangaritense is a lighter green and lighter red on the back. The lynamii does not have a hairy stem, the nangaritense does.