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Philodendron dark lordis a tropical houseplant beloved for its striking dark foliage and low-maintenance nature.
It is a hybrid of the stunningphilodendron imperial red, and its care and temperament is very similar.
Warning
Note that, like otherPhilodendronspecies, philodendron dark lord can be toxic to people and pets.
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Soil
Plant thisPhilodendronin an airy, well-draining soil mix that is slightly acidic.
If you are not sure about when to water, use amoisture meter.
Temperature and Humidity
Philodendron dark lord grows best in warm, slightly humid conditions.
While most houses tend to run on the dry side, thisPhilodendroncan tolerate average household humidity levels as well.
It will thrive if given extra humidity.
Avoid especially cold or drafty areas of your home.
Fertilizer
Philodendron dark lord benefits from regular fertilization during the active growing period.
Alternatively, you might also mix a slow-release fertilizer into the soil at the beginning of the season.
Use a pair of sharp and cleanpruning shearsor scissors to prune the stem to the desired height.
Any stem cuttings that have nodes present can be repurposed for propagating to grow new plants.
Propagating Philodendron Dark Lord
These houseplants can beeasily propagated using stem cuttings.
Stunted growth may also be a sign, although there can be several other causes of this as well.
As for diseases, watch out forfungal rust spot diseases.
Small brown or rust-colored spots on the leaves indicate your plant may be suffering.
Treatment should include trimming off any affected leaves and regularly applying a fungicide until the infection is resolved.
Brown Spots on Leaves
Brown spots are a common problem for many houseplants.
There are several different kinds of brown spots that can all mean different things.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leavesare a common problem that can have a couple of different causes.
Examine your plants growing environment closely to determine what may be causing yellowing leaves in your case.
This mimics the plants natural growing conditions and will result in significantly larger leaves.
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