Philodendron, 4in, Subhastatum Vermeer Greenhouses (Welland) Inc.

The Philodendron Subhastatum is a tropical climber, and is part of the Araceae family. It is loved as an ornamental plant, due to its stunning, bi-foliage leaves that are green on the front sides, and red on the backsides. The leaves will get redder as the plant ages.

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Attributes

Type: Tropical

Height: Up to 6 ft long

Spread: Up to 6 ft long

Light: Bright Indirect
Water: Moderate
Zone: 9 – 11

Pet Safe: Toxic if ingested

Care

General Maintenance: Ensure your pot has adequate drainage to avoid root rot. Repot every 1-2 years as needed. Trim away any dead leaves, as necessary. Easily propagated from cuttings with nodes, or by division.

Temperature: Thrives in normal household temperatures, between 15º-26º Celsius. Keep away from drafts and drastic temperature changes.

Light: Can tolerate lower light conditions, but will grow fastest in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it may scorch the leaves.

Watering: Water thoroughly, then allow the top 50% of the soil to dry before watering again. Yellow leaves may indicate overwatering, while brown leaves may indicate that your plant needs more water.

Soil: Any well-draining potting mix.

Fertilizer: Philodendrons are not heavy feeders but will benefit from a balanced houseplant fertilizer every 3 weeks or so, during the spring and summer.