Philodendron Rugosum

Philodendron Rugosum Care

Philodendron Rugosum

Other names: Sow's Ear Plant

What is the plant

Philodendron Rugosum got the nickname Pigskin Philodendrom because of the particular texture and shape of its leaves. It has thick, leathery leaves with a hide like texture, that wrinkle up as they come together with the stem, making them look like alien pig ears.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

3°C - 13°C

Hardiness zone

max 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plant right away if the soil is dry, but let it dry a little if it comes in already moist. Expect the plant to drop some leaves or be droopy and sad for a while and have some patience.
Pruning
If you aren’t sure your plant needs pruning, wait. Pruning a philodendron shouldn’t be done if it isn’t really necessary, and a good pruning job should never detract from the overall appearance of the plant. In other words, your work really shouldn’t be noticeable.
Fertilizer
Do not fertilize your plant right away, you can wait until you see new growth.

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Sunlight
Light. Philodendron Rugosum grows perfectly in partial sun and dappled shade. More bright indirect light is always good and it will make your plant grow faster and develop larger leaves. Place it in an eastern facing window or slightly further away from a southern facing window.
Soil
As for most philodendrons, the Philodendron Rugosum need well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging.
Temperature
Temperature. Because the Philodendron Rugosum is a tropical plant, it doesn't tolerate cold temperatures very well. It is not frost hardy and will have frost damage if left in the cold for too long. The ideal temperatures for it are from 55 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Container
Philodendron Rugosum Sow's Ear Plant in 4” Pot. Sow's ear is one of the unusual leaf philodendron ever.
Additional
Toxicity to pets This special plant originates in the rain forests of Ecuador and grows in the Andes mountains at an elevation of 3000 to 5000 feet. First described in science only in 1983, the Philodendron Rugosum got the nickname Pigskin Philodendrom because of the particular texture and shape of its leaves.
Popularity
54 people already have this plant 7 people have added this plant to their wishlists