Getting to Know Your Strawberry Shake Philodendron I keep coming back to the Strawberry Shake Philodendron because it asks for so little and gives back a lot of green. Below I walk through the care, the gotchas, and the few habits that keep it happy. I bought my Strawberry Shake as a single-node cutting with
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My Journey with Philodendron Warszewiczii There’s a philodendron with feathery, almost fern-like leaves that makes visitors do a double take — that’s Warszewiczii for you. It looks delicate but grows with surprising gusto once it settles in. This Philodendron has become one of my favorites for its texture alone. Here’s the straight talk on keeping
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Why Is My Philodendron Dying? The Usual Suspects, Ranked I have nursed more than one philodendron back from the brink, and almost every time the cause was boring: water, light, or roots. The drama is rarely the plant’s fault. Let’s run through the culprits from most to least likely, so you can stop the decline
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How Often Should You Water a Philodendron? A No-Guessing Routine I water my philodendrons every seven to ten days in summer, when the heat pulls moisture out of the soil fast. Once winter hits and the plants slow down, that stretch easily grows to fourteen or even twenty-one days because the pot stays damp for
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Philodendron Narrow: The Sleek Climber for Tight Spaces I grabbed a Philodendron ‘Narrow’ because its slim, finger-like leaves fit a spot where every other plant looked bulky. It has since become one of my most reliable climbers. It is a fast, unfussy aroid that just needs the basics. Here is how I keep mine happy.
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I bought a Philodendron squamicaule for the fuzzy, felt-like petioles. The leaves are small and dark green, and it climbs eagerly up any support I give it. When I first brought it home I was excited but a bit overwhelmed. Through research and hands-on trial, I learned the tips that keep it happy – watering,
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Philodendron Birkin: The Striped Showoff That’s Easier Than It Looks I bought a Philodendron Birkin for the crisp white pinstripes racing up each leaf. It looks like a designer plant, but it is one of the more cooperative philodendrons I own. Here is the straightforward care that keeps the stripes sharp. What Makes the Birkin
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Understanding Your Philodendron’s Signals The How To Save A Dying Philodendron is one of those plants that just gets on with life while you do yours. Below I walk through the care, the gotchas, and the few habits that keep it happy. I rescued a philodendron from a clearance rack last winter. Most of the
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Overview of Philodendron Autumn Care I bought a philodendron autumn after spotting copper-red new leaves beside mature bronze-green ones. The contrast is wild, and every new leaf lands in a slightly different shade of orange. Autumn is when this beauty needs a few tweaks. As the weather cools, growth slows and the routine has to
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Philodendron Gigas Care Guide: The Big Velvet-Leaf Climber I bought a Philodendron gigas because the velvety leaves with prominent veins reminded me of a gloriosum but on a larger scale. Each new leaf unfurls deep red before settling into deep green velvet. A showstopper for an indoor collection. 🙂 Why Gigas Is a Statement Plant
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