erubescenshybrid is known for being extremely rare and expensive to acquire.
Strawberry Shake Philodendron Care
The strawberry shake philodendron can be considered a moderately difficult houseplant.
It also does best with high humidity, which usually requires some extra care and equipment for most homeowners.
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Soil
Asoil mixthat holds some moisture but is also well-draining is essential for the strawberry shake philodendron.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist but never soaking wet.
Use amoisture meterto determine the soil’s moisture level if you aren’t confident.
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hese tropical plants require warm temperatures and high humidity.
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Stop fertilizing in early fall, as soon as you notice temperatures beginning to drop.
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Propagating Strawberry Shake Philodendron
Like otherP.
erubescensvarieties, the strawberry shake philodendron can be propagated bystem cuttings.
Water the freshly repotted plant thoroughly and then return it to its original location.
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Watch out for signs of pests likemealybugs,scale,fungus gnats, andthrips.
If you notice pests on your plant, use a natural or commercial insecticide until the problem is resolved.
Root rot is usually a result of overwatering, so ensuring that your plant has adequate drainage is important.
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Fungal leaf spot diseases are common in philodendrons and can be easily passed from plant to plant.
Treat infected plants with a fungicide and isolate them from other houseplants until the disease is properly treated.
The key is to ensure you change the growing environment immediately so that the plant can recover.
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These spots are small and either brown or orange in color.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leavescan occur for a number of different reasons.
The more light a strawberry shake philodendron receives, the more pink its variegation will be.
This variegated philodendron is relatively slow-growing and can also be somewhat difficult to care for.
Plants that are imported from South America also have to take time to acclimatize which can sometimes be unsuccessful.
For these reasons, coupled with the high demand, the strawberry shake is rare and difficult to find.
Most nurseries and garden centers probably wont carry this rare philodendron.
Instead, look online and with local plant collectors and sellers.
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