Philodendron Squamiferum Care
Philodendron Squamiferum is a type of plant from the family Araceae, which is native to tropical and subtropical forests
- Characteristics, Shapes & Colors
Philodendron Squamiferum has leaf characteristics that resemble the ghost of Florida, but the petiole of Philodendron Squamiferum has fine red hairs, and the color of the leaves is bright green. is a plant that can grow to a height of 5 meters if attached to a wall or other larger plant.
- How to care
- Place Philodendron Squamiferum plant in a place that has a light intensity of 70% - 80% with a temperature between 20-28 °C.
- The most suitable growing medium for Philodendron Squamiferum is a mixture of perlite, peat & hydrotone.
- For the intensity of watering Philodendron Squamiferum need 2 times in a week so that the growing medium is not too wet. Because Philodendron Squamiferum does not like excessive water intensity.
- The fertilization period for Philodendron ]Squamiferum can be done once a week with liquid organic fertilizer dissolved in water and then sprayed on the leaves.
- How to propagate
Philodendron Squamiferum can be propagated by cutting.
- The first step is to choose a Philodendron Squamiferum plant stem that already has sufficient wind roots.
- Then put the plant horizontally on the growing medium with the buds in facing up position and do sufficient watering.
- Put it in a shady place.
- The new shoots will appear after approximately in 3 weeks.