Photo: Philodendron — Marci Howdyshell · CC BY 4.0. Photo resized from the original.
Plant guide
Philodendron
Philodendron
Light
Bright indirect light, out of direct summer sun — it scorches the leaves. In shade it gets leggy and grows few, small leaves.
Watering
Water when the top of the soil has dried. Don't overwater or leave it standing in water: soggy soil rots the roots.
Air
Ordinary indoor air is fine, though it prefers more humid air. Keep it above 15 °C.
Toxic?
Cats: Unpleasant · Dogs: Unpleasant — More about pets
People: The sap causes pain and swelling in the mouth and irritates skin.
This is normal
- Some philodendrons grow as bushes, others climb and cling to a support with aerial roots.
Watch out for
MealybugSpider miteScale insectRoot rot
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: RHS · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.