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Philodendron
Temperature: Average warmth – minimum 55 F in winter. P. scandens will endure lower temperatures ( minimum 50 F) but P.melanchrysum needs higher than average warmth ( minimum 65 F).
Light: All Philodendrons should be kept out of direct sunlight. P.scandens will succeed in shady conditions, but the usual requirement is light shade or moderate brightness. Both P. melanchrysum and variegated –leafed forms should be kept in a well-lit spot.
Water: During winter keep the compost just moist – make sure it is not waterlogged. For the rest of the year water thoroughly and regularly.
Air Humidity: Keep the air moist in summer and in heated rooms in winter – surround pots with damp peat or mist leaves regularly.
Repotting: Transfer to a larger pot in spring every 2-3 years.
Propagation: Cuttings require warm conditions. In summer take stem cuttings or air layer the climbing varieties. With a non-climbing variety, shoots taken from the base of the stem should be used as cuttings. |