Philodendron Care 101
Philodendrons are tropical plants native to Central and South America. There are hundreds of philodendron species, each with its own unique traits. They can be planted indoors year-round, are fast growers and can be relatively easy to take care of.
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pets
They can be mildly toxic to pets. So just be careful where you put them if you have hungry pets!
Fun Fact
The genus name Philodendron derives from the Greek words 'philo', meaning love or affection, and 'dendron', meaning tree.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix: Under-watered
Yellowing leaves, black stems:Overwatered
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