Philodendron Green Princess

Philodendron Green Princess Care

Philodendron selloum 'Green Princess'

What is the plant

Philodendron selloum 'Green Princess' is a new but very popular philodendron. This species is well-loved for its ease of care and its rich green leaves that are smaller than other varieties.

A philodendron selloum, or tree philodendron, is native to South America but also grows outdoors on the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. Indoors this easy-care, self-heading philodendron takes up a lot of space, often spreading 5ft. or more with 2ft.-3ft. leaves. The dark green, shiny leaves are large and deeply lobed. A selloum does grow a trunk as it matures, but the huge drooping leaves usually hide it. These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 12°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Unlike other philodendrons, the selloum likes moist but not soggy soil. During the winter, water less often, keeping the soil barely moist.
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during the spring, summer, and fall with a water-soluble balanced fertilizer diluted to ½ the recommended strength. Too much plant food causes excess salt build up in the soil and can cause leaf burn. The leaves on a philodendron selloum usually turn pale green when the plant needs more fertilizer. The leaf tips burn if there is too much salt in the soil usually due to overfeeding.
Sunlight
A philodendron selloum grows well in bright indirect light. In lower light the leaves turn a darker green. Too much light or direct sun burns the leaves or causes the deep green color to fade.

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Soil
A philodendron selloum grows best in a rich, slightly alkaline soil that retains moisture.
Temperature
Philodendron selloums like warm temperatures above 55°F (12.8°C). Keep these plants away from drafts and open doors especially during the winter.
Container
This plant can be grown in containers. Choose a pot with enough drainage holes.