Description
This one is a shocker! This brilliantly colored Philodendron will surely turn heads. Young leaves start out a bright red, and they mature to a burgundy red-purple. It's habit is compact and bushy. No need for any supports for this Philodendron. Other common names include 'Red Sun'.
Plant comes in a 5″ growers pot. Plant shown is representative of what you will receive.
Harmful To: Pets
Height: 12 – 24 Inches
For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
Protect furniture when watering.
Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
Bright filtered light, immitating what this plant receives in nature, is best. But early morning or late afternoon sun is beneficial when growing indoors. Sunny windows are particularly beneficial in the wintertime if you live in an area with shorter, dark days in the winter time.
Like any aroid, this plant prefers chunky potting mixes that provide plenty of air circulation to the root system. Amending your all-purpose potting mix with perlite and orchid bark is one way to accomplish this.
Water when the top 1-2 inches of potting mix feels dry. They don't want to be wet all the time, nor do they want to dry out completely.
These plants prefer high humidity.
