Plant Bio
The Philodendron is a strongly air-purifying plant that stands out due to its beauty and firm leaves.
Philodendron plants originate from the tropical regions of the Caribbean. There you can find hundreds of varieties. The plant’s name, Philodendron, comes from the Greek words' philéo' meaning 'to love' and 'dendron' meaning 'tree.’ A perfect plant to express your love to other plant lovers!
Philodendrons will thrive in medium to bright, indirect light, with a couple of hours of direct sun. They can tolerate lower light conditions but will grow more slowly. Wipe down the leaves regularly to ensure the plant can absorb as much light as possible.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS:
Curled leaves with brown edges: underwatering and lack of humidity.
Drooping leaves: could be under or overwatering. Check the soil by putting your finger into it. If it feels dry past the second knuckle, water the plant. If it feels damp, you may need to move the plant to a brighter spot to help dry the soil out. If the problem persists, check the roots for rot and potentially repot the plant into fresh, dry soil.
Pale leaves: may be in too dark a spot.
Leaves with brown spots and yellow areas: Often a combination of issues cause this: it’s likely due to improper watering and light levels, but it could also be due to temperature issues or a build up or lack of nutrients.
Stunted growth, small leaves: This could be due to lack of light and also the plant being pot bound. It may be time to pot up.
Leaf loss: This could be environmental shock. Losing some lower leaves due to age is normal, but drastic leaf drop could be due to a change in environment or extreme temperature changes.