How to Care for Philodendron Splendid In Your Garden?

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Gardening is one of the fields that needs some sort of care and attention so that the plants thrive well are you sure if you’re looking for your plants at its best? If yes then it’s great. Today, I am here with another formative guide for you that will help you know how to care for Philodendron Splendid in your garden. This variety is rare and expensive. 

Philodendron Splendid is one of the famous varieties that is added by every Gardner because of its velvet and veined leaves. You can grow them as a house plant and will do wonders in your area. It is considered a climbing plant that gets its trees from the mother plant and the father plant. It Loves to grow in tropical climatic conditions. This plant can grow even better in low-light climatic conditions. 

So why are you worrying I am here with the caring guide of this plant to look after. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started to learn more about how to care for Philodendron Splendid in your home garden. 

Scientific Name	Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Common Name	Philodendron Splendid
Light	Bright indirect sunlight
Watering	Water if the top half of the soil is dry
Temperature	65 85ºF (18 to 29ºC)
Hardiness Zone	10 to 12
Humidity	60 to 90%
Soil Type	Rich, quick-draining, loamy
Soil pH	5.5 to 6.0 (acidic)
Fertilizing	Once a month in spring and summer
Repotting	Every 2 to 3 years
Pruning	Early spring
Propagation	Root in water or soil
Toxicity	Toxic to humans and pets
Mature Size	4 to 6 feet as a houseplant
Bloom Time	Rarely flowers indoors

What is a Philodendron Splendid?

The Philodendron Splendid is one of the plants that belong to the Araceae family. This variety is famous and scientifically known as Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum. It tends to produce heart structure leaves in the plant that is loved by the farmers. 

What makes this plant different is its stunning foliage that attracts everyone’s attention. Its mature leaves will attain a height of about 2 feet long and one foot wide. So you have to keep in mind that this plant will require a good amount of space to grow.

Being a climbing philodendron, you have to support it like you can provide it with a moss pole. It is a veined leaves plant whose structure stuns everyone. last, but not least being a fast-growing plant it should be added to your collection so that you can enjoy its advantages. 

Tips: 

• Provide your plant with a good amount of water and proper sunlight.
• Fertilize the plant one time in a month for its vigorous growth.
• Do not overwater the plant because the soil will become waterlogged.
• Prune off all the dead and diseased leaves from the plant.
• Choose the pot that has a good amount of drainage holes.
• Use fresh potting mix for your plant when you Repot it. 

How to Care for Philodendron Splendid?

Every plant requires a good amount of care so that it thrives as well and provides you with the desired outcomes.

This plant is one of the tropical rainforests that will grow well if they receive proper attention and care. So Below are the caring tips for your plant that you have to follow: 

Sunlight needs 

• This plant grows well in bright indirect sunlight for its healthy foliage or 10,000 to 20,000 lux.
• There are no special grow lights required to provide this plant. Place the plant near the north-facing window.
• Keep in mind that you are not placing your plant in full sunlight as it will damage the growth of the leaves in the plant.
•  As you know it is a tropical plant, so it will receive the filtered light from the canopy of the tree.

Watering needs

• Water the philodendron when the top inches of the soil become fully dry. You have to check the moisture of the soil to water your plant.
• Provide the plant with distilled water because tap water contains some chemicals that are not good for the health of the plant.
• Keep the soil moist, for that feed the plant when the soil is dry and that can be checked by inserting a finger inside the soil.
• Also, make use of a moisture meter to check the requirement of the water needed by the plant.

Temperature needs

• This plant will grow well in the ideal level of temperature that lies between 65 to 85°F or 18 to 29°C.
• They cannot tolerate a level of humidity below 55°F or 12°C as you will observe the damage in the leaves of the plant.
• You have to protect your plant from cold drafts or freezing. 

Humidity needs

• This plant requires a high level of humidity for its growth because it is a tropical rainforest plant.
• The ideal level of humidity for this philodendron lies between 60% and 80%. 
• You have to keep this amount of humidity in your home by creating a humid climate for the plant to grow well.
• Also, you can increase the level of humidity by placing a pebble tray under the container filled with water as it will help in increasing the humidity.
• Do not mist the plant as it will be in the texture of the leaf and can invite diseases to the plant.
• Last, but not least, it is suggested to invest a small amount in a small humidifier for all your tropical plants to receive a good amount of humidity. 

Soil needs

• This plant will grow well in the organic matter That should be well drained and moist.
• The pH level for this plant lies between 5.5 to 6.0 which is slightly acidic. 
• You can simply use the hundred percent peat moss as the soil mix in your plant as it will help in drainage.
• Also, you can make another mix by combining equal parts of the potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark.

Fertilizer needs

• Fertiliser is needed by every plant so that it maintains a desired shape and size. It is also given to the plant so that the plant grows at its potential.
• this plant requires nitrogen-rich fertilizer for its good growth, especially in the ratio of 2-1-1 or 3-1-1.
• Make use of a liquid fertilizer by diluting its strength to half and applying it evenly on the surface of the soil.
• Feed them with fertilizer one time in a month at the time of spring or summer.
• Fertilize the plant after you water, the plant so that the soil absorbs the fertilization fully. 

Potting and repotting needs

• Philodendron splendid is one of the plants that need to be reported after every 2 to 3 years when the plant overgrows and its roots come out from the drainage holes.
• Now you might be wondering the right time to do so. So the right time to repot your plant is in the early spring when the plant is growing actively.
• Make sure to choose the pot size, 2 inches bigger than the previous one so that the roots adjust in the pot easily.
• Using fresh potting mix is suggested which will help in growing the plant in its new container. 
• While repotting, transplant the plant gently by picking up its roots and removing excess soil from the roots. 

Pruning needs

• This plant requires to be pruned at the time of early spring so that the plant is in healthy shape and size and does not look messy in the garden area.
• It is suggested to remove All the dead and diseased leaves from the plant whenever you see them along in the year.
• To encourage new growth in the plant, cut above the node. Keep in mind that you are not cutting more than one-third of the plant’s foliage.
• Make use of Sharp and sterile scissors or knives for pruning your plant. 

Common Problems with Philodendron Splendid In Your Garden

Below are some of the common problems that are affected by the Philodendron Splendid In Your Garden. They are as follows: 

Pests

• Pests are a common problem that is faced by every plant and the same is the case with this plant. 
• Some of the pests like mealybugs, spider mites, and thrips will come to the plant to suck the fluid from the leaves and satisfy their hunger.
• So, save your foliage by wiping the leaves with rubbing alcohol frequently.
• Also, prune off the damaged leaves from the plant if there are thrips in the plant.
• Make use of pesticides for spraying on the leaves so that the problem of the pests gets removed. 

Brown Leaves

• Browning of leaves in the plant is another common problem that is faced by this plant.
• It is a symptom that shows that the plant is suffering from low humidity, oversupply of water, sunburn, etc. 
• So, water the plant moderately and provide the plant with a good level of humidity.

Loss Of Variegation

• Last, but not least the other common problem that is faced by the marble king photos is its loss of variegation.
• But why, so? it happens because of the less supply of sunlight to the plant.
• So, keep in mind to provide your plant with a good amount of bright indirect sunlight so that it thrives well.
• Direct exposure to sunlight will harm the growth of the plant so keep in mind to avoid it. 

Wrapping up the context 

In this guide, you come to know that Philodendron Splendid is one of the famous varieties that is added by every Gardner because of its velvet and veined leaves. You can grow them as a house plant and will do wonders in your area. 

It is considered a climbing plant that gets its trees from the mother plant and the father plant. It Loves to grow in tropical climatic conditions. This plant can grow even better in low-light climatic conditions. I hope you are clear with the guide.

Thanks for reading! Happy Gardening!

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