Philodendron Micans #2

The Philodendron Micans is a well-loved variety within the Philodendron family. Its deep purple, heart-shaped, velvet leaves stand out. 

The Philodendron Micans can live in lower ligth areas but it will thrive in birght, indirect light. Exposing it to direct light can cause sunburn to the leaves. 

Philodendrons like their top 3-5 centimeters (or 25-30%) of soil to dry out before watering it again. They like their soil to stay moist, but sitting in soaked soil too long can cause root rot. We prefer to use clear container pots so we can monitor the soil en roots. 

The Philodendron Micans will thrive in a roomhumidity between 50-60% and a consistent roomtemperture between 18°C and 22°C.

During the growing season (spring and summer) the plant would appreciate to be fed with a (liquid) fertilizer every 2-4 weeks. During the winter dormancy period the plant does not need to be fertilized (or it should be heavily diluted).

As it is a natural climber, giving it a plantstick or mosspole will help stimulate bigger leaves. It can also be kept as a trailing plant, but it will be harder to stimulate bigger leaf growth.