Philodendron Hope

Normal room humidity is fine. We recommend you mist the leaves with water or our seaweed mist product daily to keep them lush.

Alternatively, you can use a humidity tray, half-filled with water, then place your plant pot on top. Top up the water if necessary when watering your plant. Make sure the water level stays below the top of the pebbles/ leca balls so the plant roots can breathe. The humidity from the tray will keep the leaves lush and the roots moist.

Belonging to the Aracae family. The Philodendron Bipinnatifidum or otherwise known as Philodendron ‘Hope’ is a great beginner-level house plant and is native to the tropical regions of South America. While it may start out small and fit in a light bright corner, it can grow to be over 2m tall – and wide! The leaves alone can grow to be almost a metre in size. It is characterised by Large, dark green, shiny almost leather like leaves with deep lobes and frilly ruffles on its edges. If you are looking for a plant that will grow fast and become a statement piece in the home, this is the houseplant for you.

Position:

Place in medium to bright indirect light, this will aid in larger leaf growth and fuller foliage while encouraging more vibrant colouration. Warmth and humidity is this guy's best friend.

Water:

Philodendrons prefer to dry out a bit between waterings. If your plant is in a bright location, water it when the soil is dry halfway down the root mass. If your plant is in fluorescent or lower light conditions, let the soil dry out about 5cm from the top of the soil before watering again thoroughly. Don’t overwater as all indoor plants are prone to root rot. Yellowing or mushy stalks or leaves are a key sign of this so if it happens, let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Feed:

Feed with an organic liquid fertiliser formulated for houseplants. Apply once every 6 weeks but less in winter if your plant isn’t in a greenhouse. Use our Organic seaweed fertiliser for best results.

Humidity:

Normal room humidity is fine. We recommend you mist the leaves with water or our seaweed mist product daily to keep them lush.
Alternatively, you can use a humidity tray, half-filled with water, then place your plant pot on top. Top up the water if necessary when watering your plant. Make sure the water level stays below the top of the pebbles/Leca balls so the plant roots can breathe. The humidity from the tray will keep the leaves lush and the roots moist.