Philodendron Prince of Orange is a low growing tropical plant. The new leaves emerges from the center of the plant will change from orange to green when mature. Philodendron filter airborne toxins such as such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the atmosphere. Hence it is perfect for your garden or indoor space. It grow best in loose, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter.
The only aspect people tend to get wrong in Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ care is watering. While buying the plant the pros will tell you to dry out the soil between watering. In my own experience, these plants prefer even moisture. Just make sure your soil isnât soggy. In the tropics you can grow Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ outdoors and you can water it every alternate day. If you grow Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ in a well-draining soil mix as explained above, you can let the top soil dry out 1 â 2 inches before you deeply water again.
They all say Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ is a great shade plant. But in my experience, the plant needs 70-85% sunlight just to have those wonderful colors popping. If it receives a bit of direct sunlight in the mornings or evenings for even about half an hour, it does wonders to the color display of the leaves. But for the rest of the day it only needs indirect sunlight or bright shade. Direct noon sun exposure is a no no.
I prefer to feed Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ just organic manure and donât believe it needs chemical fertilization in addition to this. All the decomposed and sterile organic soil additives we discussed in the soil section like peat, leaf mulch, bark, and organic manure mixed with soil acts as slow-release plant food.
When you grow Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ in a pot or planter, the roots need to get all the nutrition from that limited environment. For best results you should use rich, airy potting soil that drains well and is high in organic matter. It needs a limited amount of soil substrate, more for stability in the pot than anything else. But if your soil is clayey, avoid it. Use sand instead. This forms the inorganic soil base which can make up to about 50% of the base.
Philodendron âPrince of Orangeâ care involves providing plenty of warmth being a tropical plant. The best growth can be seen in equatorial weather zones. The ideal temperature range is between 65 â 80°F (18 â 27°C).
Yes, all parts of the plant are toxic and the sap can cause skin irritation. Keep the plant out of the reach of children, cats and dogs.
