Philodendron
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Philodendron Mamei Care
The philodendron mamei is an impressive philodendron that is easy to care for, read on for all you need to know about care and propagation… Philodendron Mamei Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, no direct. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top half of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A high-in-nitrogen feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: 80% potting compost, 20% perlite. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 13ºC – 27ºC (55°F – 80°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Leaf drop, yellowing or drooping due to overwatering. Introduction The philodendron mamei is a philodendron similar to a sodiroi with big ribbed heart shaped leaves.…
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Philodendron Atabapoense Care
The philodendron atabapoense is easy to care for, just keep it humid and don’t over water it… Philodendron Atabapoense Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top 50% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed or high in nitrogen, once a month in spring and summer. Soil: Loose and well draining. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 15-32°C (59-90°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Brown or yellowing leaves and root rot: all from overwatering. Introduction The elegant philodendron atabapoense is known for it’s slender elongated, pointed green leaves with a dark purple underside. They are a stunning plant.…
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Philodendron Moonlight
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Moonlight, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs… Philodendron Moonlight Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check it weekly and water when the top layer is dry. Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer during growing season. Soil: A well-draining, moisture-retentive, and humus-rich soil. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 65-78°F (18-26°C). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Lime Philodendron, Moonlight Philodendron. Common issues: Root rot caused by overwatering. Introduction The Philodendron Moonlight is a top pick for the plant lover who wants something a little different. It is a…
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Philodendron Elegans
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Elegans, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs. Philodendron Elegans Care Summary Light needs: Medium indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and only water the plant is the top half of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: Use a well diluted balanced fertilizer every 3 or 4 weeks in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of orchid bark and perlite with potting compost. Humidity: 60% and over. Temperature: 22-29°C (72-85°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Skeleton Key Philodendron. Common issues: Leaf yellowing and wilting from over watering. Introduction An attention grabbing houseplant,…
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Philodendron Ilsemanii
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Ilsemanii, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs. Philodendron Ilsemanii Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and only water it if the top half is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed every 3 weeks in the spring and summer. Soil: A chunky mix of orchid bark, perlite and potting compost. Humidity: 60% or more. Temperature: 21-29°C (70-85°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering, variegation reverting. Introduction The Philodendron Ilsemanii is a show stopping plant known for it’s patches of minty variegation. See also: Philodendron Soil, Philodendron Atabapoense…
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Philodendron Fibrosum
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Fibrosum, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs. Philodendron Fibrosum Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and water when top 50% is dry. Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced feed every 2 or 3 weeks in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of potting compost, perlite and orchid bark. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 18°C to 27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and lack of humidity. Introduction The Philodendron Fibrosum is known for it-s big bold leaves and furry stems. See also: Philodendron Soil, Philodendron…
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Philodendron Lynamii
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Lynamii, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs. Philodendron Lynamii Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly, only water if top half of soil already dry. Fertilizer: Every 2 weeks in summer with well diluted balanced plant feed. Soil: A mix of orchid bark, potting compost and perlite. Humidity: 60% or more. Temperature: 18-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root from overwatering. Introduction The Philodendron Lynamii has big, oversized, impressive glossy leaves and a pink hue to the underside. See also: Philodendron Soil,…
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Philodendron Burle Marx Fantasy
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Burle Marx Fantasy, covering all you need to know about care and propagation… Philodendron Burle Marx Fantasy Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly and water it if the top half is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed every 3 or 4 weeks in the spring and summer. Soil: A mix of perlite and orchid bark with normal soil. Humidity: 50-60%. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from over watering. Introduction The Philodendron Burle Marx Fantasy (not to be confused with the Philodendron…
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Philodendron Panduriforme
Welcome to our guide to the Philodendron Panduriforme, covering care and propagation… Philodendron Panduriforme Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly, and water them if the top half of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer monthly in spring and summer months. Soil: A mix of orchid bark and perlite with normal potting compost. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 24-29°C (75-85°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Wolf’s Head Philodendron Common issues: Overwatering Introduction The Philodendron Panduriforme is known for it’s beautifully shaped, lobed leaves. See also: Philodendron Mamei Care, Philodendron Gigas Care, Philodendron Pastazanum…
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Heartleaf Philodendron Care
In general heartleaf philodendrons are one of the easiest to care for tropical houseplants, they like medium levels of indirect sunlight, but are not fussy and will tolerate low light. They like a little humidity if you can, and you should water them when they dry out (about once a week in the warmer months). They are also very easy to propagate. Heartleaf Philodendron Care Summary Light needs: Can adapt to low and bright areas of your home. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly. Water if the soil is dry almost all the way down. Fertilizer: Use a high nitrogen content feed once a month in summer. Soil: A well…
