The Philodendron Black Cardinal is a Philodendron hybrid. We love this plant because of its dark paddle-like foliage. Its new leaves unfurl as a burgundy only to mature to a darker green. A great dark accent plant to have in the home.
Price:
$13.50
Philodendron Black Cardinal
Origin
Hybrid
Care
Minimum
Light
Moderate
Water
Moderate
Pet Friendly
No
Care
Philodendron Black Cardinal is an easy to care for plant. Average household humidity levels should suffice but misting or a humidifier to increase humidity may benefit this plant. We recommend fertilizing every month during spring through summer with a diluted general houseplant fertilizer. Propagation by stem cuttings is possible but not recommended due to the compact growth habit and short stem of this plant.
Light
Philodendron Black Cardinal prefers moderate indirect light but can tolerate moderate light conditions as well. The best color is typically displayed on the brighter end of the light spectrum. We recommend keeping your Philodendron out of the bright direct sun, which can burn the foliage over time.
Proper Window Lighting
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East · West · North
Water
This Philodendron should be allowed to dry out between waterings. It may be watered after the top two inches of soil are dry to the touch. Overwatering Philodendrons may lead to root rot. Underwatering may result in a slightly wilted appearance, but the plant should recover quickly once watered. We advise erring on the side of underwatering this plant rather than overwatering it.
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