Philodendron Imperial Red

Philodendron Imperial Red is one of the numerous hybrid philodendrons produced by gardeners in recent years. This is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate a wide range of circumstances as long as it is kept warm.

Autumn, Imperial Green, Black Cardinal, Moonlight, Red Emerald, and Imperial Green. Although many philodendrons are climbers, an Imperial Red is classified as a self-header. On a single stem, the glossy, brilliant green and red oval-shaped leaves are quite close together. As it develops, its rigid, almost visible stem maintains a Philodendron Imperial Red erect and beautiful. Because these plants are poisonous, they should be kept away from pets and children.

Light

A Philodendron Imperial Red can tolerate low light conditions, although it grows quicker and looks better in medium light.

Water

Before watering, allow the top half of the soil to dry out. During the winter months, waterless and let the soil dry up a little more.

Fertilizing

Improve soil fertility while the plant is actively developing by scraping some compost into two soil without disturbing the plant’s roots. Then, every week, feed the plant a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, such as fertilizer For Growing, diluted at a rate of 1 teaspoon/litre of water.

Temperature

The Imperial Red Philodendron thrives in temperatures ranging from 70° to 85° F (21.1° to 29.4° C).

Humidity

For this plant, standard home humidity is sufficient.

Soil

For all varieties of philodendrons, use a rich, quick-draining soil; you may need to add a little sand to your regular soil mix if it seems too heavy.