Philodendron 'Painted lady'

The philodendron 'Painted lady' cultivar is made desirable thanks to the unique color palette it boasts; its petioles have a striking bright pink shade, while its leaves start out with a bright yellow shade that fades away into a green mottled look once it matures. The cultivar was created in 1960 by Robert McColley, a U.S botanist.

Scientific classification

Genus

Water plantains and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Late spring, Early summer

Bloom Time

5 feet

Plant Height

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Culture

Interesting Facts

Tree philodendrons are tropical foliage plants. Their huge leaves are thick, green and lustrous, and its petioles are strong. It has high ornamental value and looks full of vitality.

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Care Guide for Philodendron 'Painted lady'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Philodendron 'Painted lady' thrives in a moist environment, requiring thorough watering three times a week. Regular misting enhances humidity. Watering should occur in the early morning, and residual water on leaves must be wiped off to prevent sunburn and germs. Use rainwater or distilled water, avoiding tap water.

Fertilize: Philodendron 'Painted lady' thrives with fertilization; use slow-release fertilizer during annual repotting. Regularly apply diluted liquid fertilizer biweekly. Suspend watering one day before application, and rinse leaves two hours post-fertilization to prevent leaf damage.

Pruning: Philodendron 'Painted lady' requires minimal pruning as it naturally climbs well. Remove withered or diseased leaves and dead or rotting roots during repotting to prevent nutrient loss and encourage new growth of flowers and leaves.

Propagation: If philodendron 'Painted lady' becomes too dense, divide it during repotting, creating 2-3 clusters per pot. It is advisable to divide philodendron 'Painted lady' every 3 years to ensure healthy growth, as prolonged lack of division can negatively impact its vitality.

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