This plant works as a tropical shrub and may climb a nearby fence or tree. Selloum grows a trunk eventually though you will not see much of it when the leaves droop over each other in dense layers. These plants also work well in containers by the pool, on a patio or balcony or even indoors.
Pot Size : 4 Inch Black Plastic Basic Nursery Pot.
Plant Size : 6 Inch To 8 Inch plant.
Set the plant in a location with bright, indirect sunlight.
Find a position near a window where the sun’s rays never actually touch the foliage.
While its normal for older leaves to yellow, if this happens to several leaves at the same time, the plant may be getting too much light.
When growing philodendron plants, allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
The length of your index finger to the first knuckle is about an inch, so inserting your finger into the soil is a good way to check the moisture level.
Feed philodendron houseplants with a balanced liquid foliage houseplant fertilizer that contains macro-nutrients.
Water the plant with the fertilizer monthly in spring and summer and every six to eight weeks in fall and winter.
Slow growth and small leaf size is the plant’s way of telling you that it is not getting enough fertilizer.
Pale new leaves usually indicate that the plant is not getting enough calcium and magnesium, which are essential micro-nutrients for philodendrons.