philodendron watermelon Philodendron plowmanii 'Watermelon' – Roehampton Orchids

philodendron watermelon Philodendron plowmanii 'Watermelon' – Roehampton OrchidsDifficulty: Beginner Size: Medium to Large Grown by: x sib, seed have slight variation Genetics: Philodendron (not pet safe) General Care & Culture Temp: Intermediate Warm to Hot (20 32C day 18 24C night) 18 29C is acceptable range Water: Wet to almost dry cycles, complete dryout occasionally but not necessary especially in vegetative (growing) stage. When roots are abundance can stay more moist. Reverse Osmosis Distilled or Rain water is best.

🌡 Temp: Intermediate-Warm to Hot (20-32°C day - 18-24°C night) 18-29°C is acceptable range

💧 Water: Wet to almost dry cycles, complete dryout occasionally but not necessary especially in vegetative (growing) stage.  When roots are abundance can stay more moist. Reverse Osmosis / Distilled or Rain water is best. 

☁️Humidity: 40%+min (40-60% optimal)

💡 Light: Bright indirect (East Morning or Sunset Light direct, Mid-summer day indirect) year round.  Artificial supplementary light recommended in winter or low light homes. 

🌰Media: Aery Soil & Leca drainage or loose moss with perlite mix 

🧪: Fertilize: When it's actively growing in vegetative stage - typically when a leaf emerges and growing. We recommend MSU & Marphyll rotation in low dosage every other watering and allow water flushing in between.