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Philodendron

Keep soil moist, use a well-draining potting mix, and provide bright, indirect light.

Water

Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Note: Use a pot with multiple drainage holes.

Humidity: 60-70%

Lighting

Thrives in bright, indirect light.

Potting

Use a pot with multiple drainage holes. Only use pots that are no larger than 1 inch in diameter than the plant’s root system.

Soil

Use a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mixture. Look for terrestrial or semi-epiphyte blends.

Philodendron
Family
Araceae
Order
Alismatales
Clade
Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Monocots

Philodendron is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. As of June 2024, the Plants of the World Online accepted 621 species; other sources accept different numbers. Regardless of number of species, the genus is the second-largest member of the family Araceae, after genus Anthurium.

Native to
West Indies and the tropical rain forests of Central and South America
Genus
Philodendron
Family
Araceae
Order
Alismatales
Clade
Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Monocots

Philodendron is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. As of June 2024, the Plants of the World Online accepted 621 species; other sources accept different numbers. Regardless of number of species, the genus is the second-largest member of the family Araceae, after genus Anthurium.

Native to
West Indies and the tropical rain forests of Central and South America
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