Philodendron plant

Philodendron plants are one of the goddesses of beauty, featuring broad and glossy heart shaped leaves. Extremely low-maintenance and you can grow philodendron plants indoors. These plants are native to South and Central America, belong to the araceae family. Philodendron plant is a fast-growing plant, which makes it perfect to germinate at any season of the year.

Plant essential

• Fertilizer: Fertilize your philodendron plant every month with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer. 
• Repotting: You may need to repot your philodendron plant when your plant is growing out of the current plant. 
• Propagation: Philodendron plants can easily be propagated through leaf cutting and by dividing the roots. 

Common problem

• Philodendron leaves may get curled up due to overwatering or underwatering. Fix your watering schedule to prevent this. 
• Droopy and yellow leaves of philodendron is a classic sign that your plant is overwatered. 
• Insufficiency of water may form brown philodendron leaves. Water regularly to solve this issue. 

Style and decor

You can add philodendrons to enhance your interior decoration with its large, glossy, green heart shaped leaves. You can decor your living room or shaded balconies by hanging them in planters. As these are similar to creepers, you can use moss sticks to increase the beauty of your walls. Also, you can place them in the south or west facing widows, this will provide them the perfect light to thrive.