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Tree philodendron

Tree philodendron

Selloum

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Full of life, warmth

Deeply cut leaves opening all around. It feels tropical.

The sap contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs.

Light

Bright, indirect light. It takes shade.

Water

Water when it dries

Temperature

18-30°C, not below 10°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it in a bright living room, out of direct sun
  2. When the top of the soil is dry, water it through

Day to day

  • It likes humid air. Mist and wipe the leaves often.
  • You can guide the aerial roots into the soil

Common questions

The leaves are yellow?

An old leaf yellowing is normal. A lot of yellow is usually too much water, or it's too cold.

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