Philodendron Selloum Plant Care Guide
The broad, glossy leaves of the philodendron selloum plant are known by names: tree philodendron, hope philodendron, lacy tree philodendron, and horse head philodendron.
Why People Love This Plant
The tropical philodendron selloum is quite a beauty. This plant is sure to bring life into your home! Native to South America, this plant grows plenty in the rainforest. Inside your home, it filters toxins like Xylene and Toluene, which will improve your air quality! Care for your plant and watch it produce massive leaves with unique cutouts!
Your Guide to Care
Care: Easy to Moderate
Light: Bright, indirect light. Lower light will lead to darker green leaves and possibly stunted stems, while too much light will lessen their green color and possibly burn its leaves. A great placement option indoors would be in a north or south facing window, out of reach from direct rays. You can monitor if your plant needs more or less sunlight by its color!
Water: For watering, this tropical prefers moist soil, however not soggy. Watering your philodendron selloum plant can be tricky. Water slowly and deeply, making sure all of the soil is moist, but being very careful not to overwater. You can water once the top few inches of soil are dry to the touch. You can water less in the wintertime. This plant is not drought tolerant.
Temperature: 70 to 85F is ideal. Selloum likes temperatures on the warmer, tropical side. Try not to let temperatures drop below 55F. Keep your philodendron selloum away from drafty doors or windows and heating/cooling vents.
Humidity: As a tropical plant, the philodendron selloum of course loves humidity! This plant also calls for a little more humidity to grow properly due to its thin leaves. If you are not located in a humid climate, make sure to provide it with some humidity frequently.
Feeding: Once a month when growing season starts to fall.
Bonus
This plant will grow towards the light so make sure to rotate it for an even plant!
Spotting some yellow leaves? This is likely due to over or underwatering. If there is any brown on the leaf this is a good indicator as to which it is. If the brown part is crispy and if there is brown on other leaves, it is likely underwatering.
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