Daily
Water Requirement
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Philodendron
Genus
Yes
With Pots
Indoor Filtered Light,Outdoor Shade
Sunlight Requirement
Air Purifier,Balcony,Indoor
Use
Philodendron 'Gold'
Origin
Mexico, Brazil
Family
Araceae
Description
Philodendron "Lemon Lime" is a lovely coloured philodendron, which climbs happily, but would be equally at home in a hanging basket. New leaves are a bright lime green, almost yellow, and become darker with age, so that the plant is a mixture of lighter and darker green leaves at all times. The base of the leaf stems have a faint maroon colour. Leaves are about 20 or 30cm long, and about 5-10 cm wide. If left to grow outdoors up a tree or similar, it would probably grow to several metres, but will be quite happy kept in a pot and allowed to climb up a short totem pole. You will need to prune to keep it contained - but this will promote more new leaves and better
Environment
Philodendrons grow best in medium light and bright indirect sunlight. Older leaves turn yellow naturally. However, several leaves turns yellow at once, it could be an indicator that the plant is getting too much sun. They will tolerate low light, but if the stems become leggy with several inches between the leaves, move the plant to a brighter location.Philodendrons grow best in medium light and bright indirect sunlight. Older leaves turn yellow naturally. However, several yellow leaves at once, it could be an indicator that the plant is getting too much sun. They will tolerate low light, but if the stems become leggy with several inches between the leaves, move the plant to a brighter location.
Philodendrons like rich, loose potting soil that will drain well but is still high in organic matter. They can grow in 100 percent sphagnum peat moss. Avoid alkaline soil at all cost.
Keep the growing medium moist at all times. Push aerial roots into the soil on climbing varieties. Keeping the plants moist during winter when indoor air can get very dry can be a challenge. At the same time, avoid over watering or root rot may develop. If the leaves are drooping, it can indicate either too much water or not enough..
Philodendron is well suited to humid & tropical climate. They like humidity, so you might maintain the humidity around them with a pebble tray of water. Mist them frequently during the growing season, about every two days. During the \winter you should mist them every three to four days.
Philodendrons will produce larger leaves and remain healthier if you fertilize them regularly. Use slow-release pellets at the beginning of the growing season, or weekly 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer. During the winter you only need to fertilize about once per month.
Landscape Uses
Gold philodendron is a fantastic under story plant in shady gardens in warm, frost-free regions. t is also an excellent houseplant in bright, warm indoor spaces.
Eliminates
Formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, ammonia, and more
Caution
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Philodendrons are especially poisonous to dogs and cats.
