Xanadu Philodendron

Xanadu Philodendron Care

Thaumatophyllum Xanadu

What is the plant

Thaumatophyllum xanadu is a perennial forb belonging to the arum family Araceae and the genus Thaumatophyllum, formerly classified under the Meconostigma subgenus of Philodendron. This plant is native to Brazil, but is widely cultivated as a landscape plant in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. Thaumatophyllum xanadu eventually forms dense clumps up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) tall by 2 metres (7 ft) wide. It has glossy green, deeply dissected, lobed leaves up to 40 cm (16 in) long by 30 cm (12 in) wide. Its flowers have dark red spathes. It may occasionally produce aerial roots.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

max 10a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
These plants generally like a moderate amount of soil moisture. Water whenever the top inch of soil has dried out. Both overwatering and underwatering can cause the leaves to droop, so gauge when it’s time to water by the soil dryness and not necessarily the leaves. Philodendrons don’t do well sitting in soggy soil, as this can lead to root rot. The non-climbing varieties tend to have a little more drought tolerance than the vining species.
Pruning
It's best to prune the plant in spring or fall, but yellowing, spindly growths, and dead or dying leaves can be removed anytime. You can simply pinch off leaves you want to remove or use clean pruning shears. The goal is to get your philodendron to a size that works for you and make it become fuller.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly on your plant in the spring and summer. Then, reduce feeding to every six to eight weeks in the fall and winter. If your plant isn’t getting enough food, its growth will be slower than normal and its leaves might appear smaller than usual.

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Sunlight
It needs more light than most of its relatives in order to maintain its compact appearance.
Soil
Philodendron xanadu care requirements include moderate indirect light and well-draining soil that never dries out or remains soggy. Moderate to high humidity, temperatures of 65ºF (18ºC) to 85ºF (29ºC), and a little fertilizer every 2-4 weeks over the growing season will help your plant to thrive.
Temperature
Inside, xanadu philodendron prefers medium, indirect light and temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit during daytime hours and 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the night. Be careful with lighting

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Container
Its leaves can grow over a foot long even when grown in a container.
Additional
Philodendron xanadu can be toxic. This exotic plant can grow to heights of up to 4 feet, and up to 5 feet in width.
Popularity
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