Philodendron warszewiczii
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Philodendron warszewiczii

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
80
Observations
13

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Philodendron warszewiczii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to southern Mexico, and to Central America. A climber, it is typically found in the seasonally dry tropics at elevations from 300 to 1,900 m, where it can grow in soil, on rocks, or epiphytically on trees. It is facultatively deciduous in the dry season.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Philodendron warszewiczii comes from habitats like forest understories or rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can also tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatile, hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Philodendron warszewiczii comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It dislikes abrupt temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature environment, so it's important to avoid temperature swings indoors. It typically cannot tolerate cold and requires warmer conditions for growth. If the temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Philodendron warszewiczii needs the most fertilizer during its active growth period, which occurs mainly in spring, summer, and early fall. Fertilization is required to supply essential nutrients that the soil may lack, encouraging healthy root and stem growth and supporting attractive foliage, which is a key feature of this particular plant.

🪴 Pot & Repot Once a year

Repot Philodendron warszewiczii in spring or summer when temperatures are warm, choosing a pot that is slightly larger and offers good drainage. Water it thoroughly after repotting, and place it where it will receive bright, indirect light. Consider adding a moss pole to support the plant as it grows.

Suggested frequency: Once a year
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Philodendron
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
0 cm to 3 cm
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Yellow, Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
All year round

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