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Most Philodendrons are native to the jungles of tropical America, and as such, prefer the medium light intensity they would have on the jungle floor. They will tolerate low light, but if there is too little light, the new leaves will develop smaller, and farther apart on the stem. On the other hand, direct sunlight will burn the foliage, and stunt the growth of the plant.
Keep the soil evenly moist, but allow it to dry out between waterings. Keep them slightly drier during the winter months, when the growth slows. Over watering will cause the leaves to turn yellow. Under watering will cause the leaves to turn brown and fall off.
Philodendrons grow best when their roots are slightly cramped, (but not too cramped), so don’t plant them in a pot which is too large. When the roots begin to compact into a tight ball, the plant should be repotted into a planter which is 2-3 inches larger. Repotting should be done in late winter or spring, before the plant begins active growth.
Philodendron is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.These estimates for how long Philodendron takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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This plant gets its name from its leaves, which are deep green, glossy, and heart shaped. The name derives from the Greek philo or “love” and dendron or “tree”.
One of the most popular of all houseplants is the Philodendron. They have been used as houseplants as far back as Victorian times. In the 70’s they were the second most popular houseplants next to Swedish Ivy.