Philodendron Billietiae Care Guide: Orange Stems and Strap Leaves I found a Philodendron billietiae with long, strap-shaped leaves and bright orange petioles at a rare plant show. The leaf shape is unusual for a philodendron, and the orange stems provide a pop of color most greens can’t match. It’s a climber, so give it something
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Understanding Your Philodendron’s Unique Needs I repotted my mature philodendron after three years when roots circled the drainage holes and water ran straight through. The root ball was a solid knot, and gently teasing it apart before replanting helped it bounce back fast. Repotting is more than upsizing a pot. It’s giving the plant room
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Philodendron Golden Goddess: Sunshine in Leaf Form I added a Philodendron Golden Goddess for the chartreuse glow it brings to a dim corner. The newer leaves open yellow-green and deepen to gold, which brightens the whole room. It is a climbing aroid that loves to reach, so I give it structure and let it go.
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Introduction to Your Philodendron Deja Vu I bought a Philodendron Deja Vu for its quilted, puckered leaves that catch light differently than smooth philodendron foliage. It’s a self-heading type that stays compact, so it’s far easier to manage than the climbers that take over a room. This Philodendron has become one of my favorite indoor
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Philodendron Royal Queen Care Guide: Burgundy New Growth, Compact Habit I bought a Philodendron royal queen for the deep burgundy new growth that matures to near-black green. Its self-heading habit keeps it compact, and the color shift between fresh and mature leaves is visible year-round. If you want drama without a ten-foot vine, this one’s
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Philodendron Pink Princess Care Guide: Keeping the Pink Popping I bought a Philodendron pink princess after watching prices drop as tissue culture made it more available. The pink variegation varies by leaf and by plant — some leaves are mostly green, some are candy-pink, and that lottery is half the fun. A genuinely gorgeous indoor
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Philodendron Plowmanii Care Guide: Crocodile-Skin Leaves with Undulated Edges I bought a Philodendron plowmanii for the heavily textured, bumpy leaves that feel like crocodile skin. The leaf shape is heart-like but undulated, and the dark green surface catches light in a way smooth leaves don’t. A tactile indoor favorite. 🙂 History and Botanical Background Plowmanii
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Getting Acquainted with My Lemon Lime Philodendron The Lemon Lime philodendron is basically a mood-light. This Philodendron variety shows off chartreuse and lime streaks that brighten a dim corner like nothing else, and it’s just as easygoing as its green cousins. Let’s get you set up. Light to Keep the Color Popping Bright indirect light
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Understanding Your Philodendron Melanochrysum I keep coming back to the Philodendron Melanochrysum 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 a Philodendron melanochrysum cutting with one damaged leaf because it was all
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Introduction: Discovering the Art of Philodendron Propagation I root philodendron cuttings in water because I enjoy watching the white roots emerge. A stem with three leaves and an aerial root usually throws out inch-long roots within two weeks, ready to plant. It’s the most forgiving propagation I’ve tried, which is exactly why beginners love it.
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