Philodendron Mc Dowell

Philodendron Mc Dowell Care

Philodendron pastazanum x gloriosum

What is the plant

Philodendron McDowell is a plant with impressive large leaves that is easy to care for and can beautify your apartment and garden.

Philodendron McDowell was created in 1988 by John Banta. This plant is a combination of Philodendron pastazanum and Philodendron gloriosum. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with white veins set against a dark green color.

This plant can grow up to 6 feet (2 m) tall, depending on many factors such as temperature, light, soil, etc.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Hard

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Since it is a species of Philodendron, according to identification, it likes medium watering. Keep the soil moist but not soggy to avoid root rot. It will be perfect if you water the plant after the top layer dries out.
Pruning
You don't need to prune it to promote growth, but you can regularly remove dead and dry leaves and trim the plant if you want to give it some shape.
Fertilizer
Use a slow-release fertilizer several times a year or a liquid fertilizer once a month. Take as much fertilizer as indicated on the package.

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Sunlight
Philodendron McDowell feels best in partial shade because direct sunlight can cause burns on the leaves. Therefore, choose a western or northern windowsill or a place in a semi-shade outdoors for your plant.
Soil
Choose soil with a high nutrient content or prepare it using perlite, sphagnum, peat, bark, and compost. The soil should be light and well-drained.
Propagation
You can propagate Philodendron McDowell by division or stem cuttings. Using the last method, place the cuttings in water, which should be changed every 2-3 days until the plant takes root.

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Temperature
The ideal temperature for Philodendron McDowell is 55-80ºF (12-26ºC), so these plants are not frost-hardy. If you grow your Philodendron outdoors, bring it indoors when the temperature drops below 55ºF (12ºC).
Container
The material of the pot does not matter, but the container must have drainage holes. Choose a pot according to the size of the root system. The older the plant, the less often it needs to be transplanted.
Fun fact
The plant's name is said to come from Dean McDowell, the name of a friend of its creator.