Philodendron Lacerum

Description

Philodendron Lacerum

Philodendron Lacerum is an excellent ornamental indoor plant. It has deeply dissected, lobed green leaves up to 16-inch long by 12-inch wide glossy leaves. Its flowers have dark red spathes. It takes few years for a Philodendron to flower and it rarely flowers indoors.

It may occasionally produce aerial roots. Philodendron green looks great in containers by the pool, on a patio or balcony, or even indoors. It can also remove harmful toxins from air.

Planting and care

Sunlight

• Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artificial light.
• Protect the Philodendron plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Philodendron plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not over water the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season (April – August) feed the Philodendron plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.