Care Tips
Light, Soil, Humidity, Water, Temperature
Philodendron
VINING VS. UPRIGHT
Philodendrons are one of the easiest tropical plants to grow indoors, especially in New Mexico.
Non-fussy, easy to water on a schedule, and versatile with some sun-loving varieties and some lower light varieties. If you want a beginner plant, this is one of the best choices.
In a broad sense, philodendrons can be classified into two categories: vining and upright. Vining varieties like the Brasil and Micans are excellent for hanging baskets and are very similar to the Pothos. Upright varieties, like the Birkin (pictured) and Silver Sword, like to climb upwards, like on stakes and moss poles.
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65-85°F
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40-60%
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Indirect
Can range wildly from low to bright, depending on variety. It’s important to look up specifics on your plant.
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Water when top 1-2 inches are dry, every 7-14 days
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Loose, chunky, well-draining
Recommendations: Peat, pumice, bark, worm castings, fern fiber, zeolite, charcoal, Fluval, chicken grit, sphagnum moss
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Many varieties like to climb, so they may need stakes or a moss pole.
You can prune to shape and maintain fullness.
If the leaves are growing too far apart, increase the light.Even though it isn’t completely necessary, they enjoy being misted