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Everything You Need to Know About Philodendron

Episode 259 Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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If you're a houseplant lover like me, chances are you already have a philodendron or two in your collection. These awesome tropical plants are some of the most popular and beloved houseplants for good reason—they come in tons of different shapes, colors and sizes, and they're relatively easy to care for too! In this episode, I'm going to give you the full rundown of everything you need to know about growing these amazing plants at home. We'll cover the basics of their natural habitat and key care requirements, and I'll introduce you to some of my current favorite philodendron varieties.


In this episode, we learn:

  • [03:50] Philodendron high-level overview
  • [09:38] Care #1: Light
  • [13:43] Care #2: Water
  • [15:38] Care #3: Soil
  • [16:05] Care #4: Humidity
  • [17:08] Care #5: Fertilizer 
  • [17:39] Troubleshooting philodendron issues
  • [19:10] Thank you Proven Winners leafjoy™ for sponsoring this episode!
  • [21:01] Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)
  • [22:21] Philodendron 'Brasil'
  • [22:37] Philodendron 'Lemon Lime' (as seen on my podcast art!)
  • [24:13] Prismacolor™ Brandtianum
  • [25:16] Philodendron atabapoense
  • [26:05] Philodendron 'Silver Sword' (Philodendron hastatum)
  • [27:11] Prismacolor™ Philodendron Fozzie™
  • [28:38] Philodendron 'White Wizard' (Philodendron erubescens)
  • [30:18] 'Prince of Orange' Philodendron
  • [32:08] Prismacolor™ Sun Red Philodendron
  • [32:33] Philodendron 'Pink Princess'


Mentioned in our conversation:


For a list of my current Philodendron favorites,

check out the full show notes and blog here!


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