Also known as the Blushing Philodendron because of the young plant's reddish leaves and deep red stems, this hardy tree friend is great for novice planters as it's fairly easy to care for. If you give him climbing aids, he climbs up quickly and can grow to a respectable size over time. Cultivated in tree frog terrariums, the leaves of this philodendron also offer excellent hiding places.
• Delivery: You will receive a scion/cutting with aerial roots.
• Growth type: climbing
• Origin: tropical rainforests of Colombia
• Other names: Blushing Philodendron, Tree Lover, Tree Lover, Climbing Philodendron
Ben's care tips:
• We recommend keeping the cutting in moist sphagnum moss until it has rooted. Then it can be potted in the soil recommended under the point substrate.
• Location/light requirements: partially shaded to bright, avoid direct sunlight.
• Substrate: Ben's Premium Sphagnum Moss, Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil, Special Soil
• Temperature: optimal at 23-27°C (day), 16-18°C (night), do not allow to cool below 12°C
• Watering: Keep the substrate moist and water when the upper substrate layer begins to dry with lukewarm water that is low in lime, but avoid waterlogging. Water less in winter.
• Humidity: needs high humidity, spray regularly (leaves should be allowed to dry afterwards!) or use an air humidifier
• Nutrient addition: In spring/summer approx. every 4-6 weeks with liquid fertiliser.
• Repot about every 1-2 years when the plant is properly rooted.
• Regularly remove dust from leaves with a slightly damp cloth. Cut off damaged and dead leaves promptly with disinfected and sharp scissors.
You can find Ben's sphagnum moss and in-house soil mixes here:
Soil for indoor plants (bens-jungle.com)
