The stems and unopened leaves of this Central and South American forest plant may be a shade of pink.
Direct sunlight can burn the leaves and affect plant growth.
Water
Like other philodendrons, philodendron moonlight prefers relatively moist soil.
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During the growing season, water your plant when the top inch or so of soil has dried out.
Always check drip trays to keep the plant from sitting in water, which can lead toroot rot.
Philodendron moonlight prefers temperatures around 65 degrees at night and 80 degrees during the day.
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Note that philodendrons can’t withstand temperatures of 50 degrees and below without sustaining damage to their foliage.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength to feed your philodendron moonlight.
Stop watering until the following spring.
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Propagation tends to be most successful during the spring and summer growing season.
Here’s how to propagate philodendron moonlight.
The plant may show stunted growth or a dull appearance when severely rootbound.
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Avoid terracotta pots, which can wick away moisture too quickly for philodendrons.
Always use a container with drainage holes in the bottom.
Check the soil, and if it feels soggy, cut back on watering.
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Resume watering when the soil has completely dried out.
Flush the soil with water to leach out excess nutrients and fertilize less often going forward.
If using liquid fertilizer, see to it it’s diluted to half-strength or quarter-strength before software.
If you use slow-release fertilizer granules, avoid leaching the soil and repot the plant instead.
Move your plant closer to a light source, ensuring it’s not getting direct sunlight.
Philodendron moonlight is a self-heading philodendron with an upright growth habit, not a vining philodendron that climbs.
However, plants can benefit from the support of a moss pole or other trellis as they grow taller.
Variegated philodendron moonlight plants are much rarer and more expensive.
Yes, with the proper growing conditions and basic care, philodendron moonlight is easy to grow.
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