A small miracle of color that is perfect for terrariums. Its beautifully velvety leaves impress with their changing color spectrum as they mature, as they initially appear light yellow to orange, later becoming increasingly reddish and finally taking on a deep, rich green. If you don't want to let it climb up a climbing aid, it can also be cultivated in a hanging basket.
• Delivery: You will receive a head cutting or stem cutting with 1-2 leaves and aerial roots.
• Growth type: climbing
• Origin: tropical rainforests of Central America and the Caribbean
• Other names: Philodendron micans, Philodendron scandens, 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)
