Philodendron Plowmanii is a beautiful terrestrial, creeping plant with stunning foliage and an unusual petiole. The heart-shaped leaves are thin and leathery and look different during different stages of the plant’s life. Their petioles are green, glossy and develop a ruffled edge around them. That ruffle is red in colour.
These are water-loving plants. They like to stay in moist environments and grow well when watered frequently. Just make sure you don’t over-do it. To avoid this, check the top two inches of your soil. If it seems to have dried up nicely, it is safe to water the plant again. Watering once or twice a week is generally enough.
Bright, indirect lights are best suitable for this species of plants. However, partial to full-shade is not damaging either. Just make sure you don’t put the plant under direct, intense sunlight as that could burn the plant’s leaves. If you must put it outside, make sure you use shade cloth or put it behind other large plants to filter and mellow the sunlight hitting the leaves.
Fertilizing the plant helps speed up its growth, especially during the growing seasons (spring and summer). Just make sure that the fertilizer you use is not cheap or low-quality, as cheaper fertilizers tend to damage the plant’s roots in the long run.
When it comes to the soil needs, a well-draining, rich organic soil is ideal for a Philodendron Plowmanii plant. It should be a mixture of loam, sand and peat, all in equal portions. You can also use compost as a soil amendment. A medium with a slightly acidic pH (4.5-6) is preferred. Make sure that water does not stand in the soil or it could get water-clogged. Soggy soil can be a cause of many problems for you and your plant.
You can prune the plant if it looks out of shape. Just make sure you don’t overdo it since that can stunt the overall new growth of the plant.
Warm temperatures are a particular preference for these plants and they do not like to live in colder environments. Keep them away from fans, air conditioners and any direct exposure to the cold or they will start to look dry and unwell.
These plants contain calcium oxalate crystals which means that they are not safe to be ingested by humans as well as animals. They can cause inflammation of the entire digestive system, all the way from the mouth to the stomach and can cause physical signs and symptoms such as swelling of the tongue, stomach pain and difficulty swallowing. Keep these plants away from the reach of your pets and children and immediately refer to a doctor if you think they might have accidentally ingested it.
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