Just ensure you keep this plant away from curious nibblers.
As with all philodendrons, therugosumis toxic to petsand humansif ingested.
Philodendron Rugosum Care
Like many species in the genus, thePhilodendron rugosumis an excellentbeginner houseplant.
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It’s adaptable, forgiving, and relatively low-maintenance.
It’s also a popularbathroom plantbecause it can handle lower light conditions.
Filtering the light is best if you locate your plant directly in a south-facing window.
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Soil
This robust plant adapts well to various soils, providing they drain well.
There are plenty of good aroid mixes, or you could make your own.
A rich blend of orchid bark,perlite, and peaty soil works well.
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If you better up the drainage, chuck in some gravel.
It leads toroot rot, one of the major killers of this plant.
Check that the top couple of inches of soil is dry before irrigating.
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Use the simple finger test rather than judging by eye or going with a strict schedule.
Water thoroughly, but don’t let the soil get soggy.
Anywhere between 55 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit promotes healthy growth.
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Just keep the plant away from drafts and chilly roomsit isn’t a cold hardy species.
It can handle humidity levels from 40 percent, but higher humidity promotes lusher, larger leaves.
Fertilizer
Regular feeding during the plant’s growth phase helps promote impressive foliage.
Propagating Philodendron Rugosum
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to propagating yourPhilodendron rugosum.
To encourage a tall, healthy plant, you don’t want it to be restricted androot-bound.
Avoid going for a pot that’s considerably larger than the old size.
An overly large pot means excess moisture can gather in the soil rather than being absorbed by the plant.
This can quickly lead to root rot.
Fill the new pot with the well-draining mix until it is around 1/3 full.
The most common culprits arespider mitesandmealybugs.
you could nip both in the bud by treating them withinsecticidal soapororganic neem oil.
Keep an eye out for the following problems.
If the foliage is droopy, it can also indicate the same thing.
Brown Tips
Browning foliageis typically a sign of underwatering or inadequate humidity.
Also, watch out for plopping your plant in a window where it’s getting too much direct sun.
This is likely to lead to brown scorching.
Like many species in this genus, thePhilodendron rugosumis a vining plant.
However, thistropical plantisn’t cold-hardy, so it is best grown as a houseplant in most regions.
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