Philodendrons Plant Care

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Philodendrons Plant Care Requirements

Philodendrons are climbers and trailers and some are erect green tropical plants with thick stems. Their leaves are heart-shaped, sword-shaped, fiddle-shaped or triangular and maybe green or red.

The young leaves of the Burgundy species are bright red and turn green when they mature, while the underside of the leaves are burgundy. The Red Leaf Philodendron has dark green, shiny triangular leaves with coppery undersides. Their stems and leafstalks are red. Thr climbers need a support; such as, a piece of tree bark on which to grow.

Philodendrons Plant Care Requirements
Light

Philodendrons require bright light. Inadequate lighting causes small leaves and straggly growth.

Temperature and Humidity

They require warm temperature and medium humidity.

Soil

Grow your philodendrons in an all-purpose soil mix.

Water

Water thoroughly but allow the soil to dry before the next watering.

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Fertilizer

Fertilize your philodendrons twice per month from early spring to late summer.

Pests and Diseases

Philodendrons are susceptible to being attacked by aphids, mealybugs, scale and spider mites. Wash the leaves with lukewarm soapy water. If infestation is severe, spray with Malathion or Rotenone. Overwatering philodendrons causes root-rot to occur plus salt build-up and brown spots to form on the leaves.

Propagation

Propagate philodendrons by placing cuttings in water, by layering or by sowing seeds in vermiculite. Apply water soluble fertilizer in the water or vermiculite once per month.