Philodendron mix
Plant species: Philodendron 'Painted Lady' // Philodendron pedatum
Plant genera: Philodendron
Plant family: Araceae
Native plant: in tropical forest from Central and South Americas.
Soil drainage: Well-drained, we recommend a substrate mix composed of coco coir, perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss, pumice.
Soil pH: Acidic
Fertilizers: Both Philodendron 'Painted Lady' and Philodendron pedatum are very easy to care for, with no significant fertilization needs. However, for their good development, we recommend using a bio fertilizer (we use the BioBizz brand for the plants we cultivate) from the beginning of March to the end of November.
Air humidity: These cultivars are perfectly adapted to indoor conditions, thriving even in low humidity, down to 40%. However, note that the aerial roots will not develop, and as a result, the plants will not grow vertically like any epiphytic plant, but will rather have a "trailing plant" growth habit.
Temperature: 18-29 degrees Celsius
Light: Plenty of indirect light.
Plant height with pot included: 35-45 cm
Pot diameter: 14 cm
The product shown in the photos is sold without the ceramic pot.
The planter contains one specimen of Philodendron 'Painted Lady' and four specimens of Philodendron pedatum.
Philodendron 'Painted Lady' is a man-made hybrid, resulting from a cross between Philodendron erubescens 'Burgundy' and P. erubescens 'Emerald Queen', known for its vibrant yellow and green variegated leaves and pink stems. It is a very easy-to-grow and low-maintenance plant, making it a perfect choice for a new plant parent.
Originally found in the tropical rainforests of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, the Guiana Shield (Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana), Ecuador, and Brazil, Philodendron pedatum is a hemiepiphytic plant notable for its deeply lobed leaves and reddish petioles.
One of the remarkable qualities of these species is their high degree of adaptability, being able to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels, making them a suitable choice for various indoor environments.
Ideal growing conditions involve air humidity of 60-70%, but they also perform admirably in a low humidity environment, even as low as 35-40%.
Note! To check the moisture level of the substrate, inserting your finger into the pot to a depth of 2 cm is the best tool for measuring soil moisture. If the substrate feels wet, keep the watering can away for one or two days, and if it feels dry, water it.
Note 2! When we talk about watering, we must consider the pot in which the plant is placed, as well as the amount of substrate and its aeration level. For example, do not pour a liter of water into a pot with a diameter and height of 12 cm, as this will drown the plant's roots. It is best to discard the excess water from the collector tray half an hour after watering.
The plants can be mounted on a support pole wrapped in coconut fiber, in which case the aerial roots will attach to this support, resulting in a bunch of plants with more vigorous stems and increasingly larger leaves.
Good luck with the care! And don't forget to give us updates about your plant using the hashtag #greenmirrors and tagging @green.mirrors in your Instagram posts! We promise to share them in our stories :)
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