Philodendron Luxurians

Philodendron Luxurians Care

Philodendron luxurians

What is the plant

A rare creeper with unique velvet-like foliage. This green beauty may require a lot of care and attention, but having such a specimen in one’s collection is a rewarding challenge.

Often considered the most gorgeous species in the Philodendron family, this evergreen creeper is native to Colombia. It is a rare and high-maintenance plant that usually doesn’t survive past a year in indoor environments. Since it’s hard to grow, it usually doesn’t survive long enough to reach maturity and its flowering stage.
This plant is easy to identify due to its characteristic foliage. Large matte dark-green heart-shaped leaves with a velvety finish and pale yellow to pale green markings on their major veins. The underside of the leaves is paler with a pinkish-gray tint and noticeable cross veins that resemble crazed glass. Mature forms have smaller leaves, and their horseshoe-shaped lobes tend to overlap or completely close.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 29°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Hard

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant should be watered when the soil feels slightly wet and should be saturated until the water leaks from the drainage holes. Make sure always to discard excess water. Lack of humidity will cause brown tips and edges, so pebble trays, misting, or humidifiers are good solutions for lack of humidity.
Pruning
This plant doesn’t require pruning, just the occasional trim and removal of damaged parts.
Fertilizer
Philodendron Luxurians should be fertilized once a month during spring and summer with an all-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer. Make sure to cut the strength in half.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Bright indirect light is ideal, although it can tolerate shade and low-light environments. If needed, artificial glow lights are a solution for darker settings. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can lead to sunburn and scorching of leaves.
Soil
It requires a substrate that is able to retain water without sogging, so loose, well-drained soils rich in organic matter are ideal.
Propagation
It can be propagated by stem cuttings, division, and seeds, although seeds are rare to find. Propagate in spring and early summer.

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Temperature
It can’t tolerate frost or extremely cold temperatures. The ideal range is between 65-85 ºF (18-29 ºC). Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes, and never allow for the temperature to drop below 55 ºF (13 ºC).
Container
Any container with drainage holes is appropriate.
Fun fact
All plant parts are toxic to humans and pets, so make sure to keep them out of the reach of pets and kids.