Philodendron Mc Dowell Care

Philodendron Mc Dowell is a type of plant from the family Araceae, which is native to tropical and subtropical forestsl

• Characteristics, Shapes & Colors

Philodendron Mc Dowell has large, broad and heart-shaped leaves. Philodendron Mc Dowell has pale, red veins on its trunk. is a plant that can grow to a height of 5 meters if attached to a wall or other larger plant.

• How to care  

1. Place Philodendron Mc Dowell plant in a place that has a light intensity of 70% - 80% with a temperature between 20-28 °C.
2. The most suitable growing medium for Philodendron Mc Dowell is a mixture of perlite, peat & hydrotone.
3. For the intensity of watering Philodendron Mc Dowell need 2 times in a week so that the growing medium is not too wet. Because Philodendron Mc Dowel does not like excessive water intensity.
4. The fertilization period for Philodendron  Mc Dowell can be done once a week with liquid organic fertilizer dissolved in water and then sprayed on the leaves.

• How to propagate 

Philodendron  Mc Dowell can be propagated by cutting.

1. The first step is to choose a Philodendron  Mc Dowell plant stem that already has sufficient wind roots.
2. Then put the plant horizontally on the growing medium with the buds in facing up position and do sufficient watering.
3. Put it in a shady place.
4. The new shoots will appear after approximately in 3 weeks.