Philodendrons
Philodendrons are easy to grow and make great houseplants. As a matter
of fact, they are amongst the easiest to to grow indoor plants. They
thrive in the conditions of your home and are low maintenance. They are grown
for their foliage which comes in a variety of sizes and shades of green.
Philodendrons require very low light level conditions, so you can put
them wherever you want in any room of the house.
Philodendrons can be grown either in a pot on a tabletop or in hanging baskets.
To grow them in pots, allow them to grow to the desired size and trim
back any new growth and runners.
Propagation:
Philodendrons can be propagated by snipping off and rooting runners, or sections
of vines. The vines should have two or three tiny root nodes. Place the cutting
in a glass partially filled with water. Allow the roots to grow
to an inch or more. Then, transplant the into a pot or container.
Cuttings can be placed directly into moist soil. Make sure not to let
the soil dry out. We recommend rooting in water first.
Care and Maintenance:
Philodendrons are easy to care for. They like a well drained, potting soil
which contains a lot of rich organic matter. Apply liquid fertilizer once
every two or three weeks and they will grow well.
Philodendron will do well in low or very low light conditions. You can place
them in any room of your house and they will thrive.
The leaves of the plant should be given a cleaning once a month with a damp
sponge or cloth. This will remove dust buildup that is visible on the big,
shiny leaves. Mist the plants every few days during really dry conditions
to keep the leaves vibrant.
Philodendrons can be grown outside or transplanted outdoors in the spring.
But, they are susceptible to frost. So, make sure to put them out after the
last frost date for your area and bring them back indoors before the first
frost.
Insects and Disease:
Philodendron will generally do not have many disease problems. Aphids, mites
and other tiny insects can occasionally bother the plants. Wipe the leaves
with a cloth dampened with a insecticidal soap will help keep insect problems
to a minimum.
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