The Philodendron standleyana is so easy to care for that it is also suitable for beginners. However, it prefers to be able to climb up trellises and then rewards you with a multitude of leaves with interesting cream variegation.
• Delivery: You will receive a scion with aerial roots.
• Growth type: climbing
• Origin: tropical rainforests of Costa Rica
• Other names: Standleyana 'Albo Variegata', Tree Friend, 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.
• This philodendron reacts somewhat sensitively to waterlogging, which is why appropriate drainage is particularly important.
You can find Ben's sphagnum moss and in-house soil mixes here:
Soil for indoor plants (bens-jungle.com)
