Philodendron squamiferum
A unique philodendron with red hairy petioles and tropical appeal.
Habit
Perennial climber
Height
1.5–3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Rich loose soil
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–30
Humidity (%)
60–85
Potting media
Cocopeat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
4–6 kg
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental foliage
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
15–20 yrs
Health Benefits
Improves indoor aesthetics
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% cocopeat, 30% compost, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf edge scorch, leaf deformation, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain high humidity with good air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root problems
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.