We have a Philodendren(sp?) that was indoors and got wilted from the Heater running in the AM. We transplanted it into a larger clay pot and when we did found the roots were are curled and bound up like a fist. It started doing better outside. It loves the cool nights(45-55F) and days are 60-70F outside at present but it has started wilting again. Watering does not seem to be an issue as we check daily. When it was repotted we used good store bought soil from Ace with controlled release fertilizer. We have had this plant for many years and love it so are asking for advice. What do you think are possible causes for its wilting as if it needs water but doesn't. Thank you for any help you can give. Merci
These are sensitive to anything under about 50 degrees. This will cause wilting that may not show immediately. They will need a very light, and airy soil. Anything heavy will retain too much water which will kill it. Do you know if this is the vine type, or tree type? This will vary the care slightly.
Make sure to only water these when the soil is almost completely dry, as these can be sensitive to root rot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm
Hi all! My philodendron has two leaves that are turning yellow and I’m unsure why, so thought I would hop on here to see if I could find an answer. I water about once a week, so the soil is left to dry out a little in between each watering. However, I went away and forgot to water it for a few weeks recently, so could this maybe be an under watering problem? The plant receives pretty bright indirect light for most of the day. If you have any ideas what this could be please let me know! I don’t want to loose him!!
These are well adapted for low light situations. Usually this is caused by a little too much light, probably exacerbated by the dry spell. Outdoors, once established, they can handle quite a bit more light. Indoors, it will get sensitive to it as it adapts to being indoors.
It may, or may not recover the damage already done, but as long as you keep on top of its care, then the new growth will come out before you know it.
If you want to give it an all purpose fertilizer at this time, you can do so. Just make sure to follow all instructions on the packaging.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/fiddleleaf-philodendron-care.htm
have sprayed with several different things and washed with dish detergent just keeps coming back.
If the whole vine is not affected you can pinch off the places with infection. Here are ways to treat the powdery mildew fungus.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/powdery-mildew-treatment.htm
I think that the plant has outgrown the space. I am trying to find a contractor who specializes in greenhouses to give me a price for a larger greenhouse.
Oh my goodness! That is unbelievable! We don't make recommendations but your local extension agent might. Good luck!
I have had these plants from my Grandmother, who produced more plants from cuttings, for decades. They were brought into the garage last Winter and I was not consistently watering them. I want to cut what I have to start a new plant. Although my grandmother instructed me on how to do it using root stimulator, I can't recall exactly the entire procedure. Can you advise?
Philodendron plants are fairly easy to propagate. Use scissors or a razor cutter to cut a stem from the surviving plant. Remove all but a few leaves from the bottom of the stem. Dip the bare stem into whatever root hormone you're using, and plant the slip in fresh potting soil, deep enough so that at least a few nodes from the cut leaves are covered in soil. Keep the soil damp. New roots will form within twenty days or so.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/tree-philodendron-houseplants.htm
I have an area designated for tropical looking plants, and had a philodenron bipinnatifidum that i want to plant there. It's within 1.5 meters to the house, and also has a weed mat underneath. I am concerned if the roots are going to cause any structural damage to the house in future?
They aren't known for destructive roots, and it seems that the area is far enough away to be of little concern. I don't see any indication that this could be harmful.
This article will help you with care for these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/outdoor-philodendron-care.htm
I watered the plant at the end of October for the last time. Since that, the soil has been wet for a longer time. In November, when the temperatures started to drop down and it was cool in the flat, there was a bit of mold on the topsoil. Now the soil is not that wet anymore, it is more dry and it is warmer in the flat, but maybe there is still moisture in the air or other problems for the plant? Maybe I have kept the plant too close to a heater to make the soil more dry? Looking forward to hearing from you!
Too much or too little water is often the reason for leaf edges to yellow. Philodendrons need moist soil but not wet. Provide good drainage so the plant is not sitting in water. Go ahead and remove the leaves that are discolored.
Here are more reasons for yellow or brown leaves:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm