Philodendron Mc Dowell Care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

The plant's name is said to come from Dean McDowell, the name of a friend of its creator.