Lg. Philodendron Red Moon
Philodendron Red Moon Brilliant pale lime with occasional red splotched leaves almost appear to glowing slowly deepening to a gentle tropical light green. The long leaves are tightly spaced around a single red striped stem. The stiff, barely visible trunk, keeps Red Moon upright and elegant looking as it matures at about 3 feet in overall height. A perfect plant for any medium to low light location. Though Red Moon is actually a climbing variety it can maintain its bushy form by simply trimming it back once or twice per year. This is the real Red Moon given to us from from a collector in Redlands Florida in 1999. It’s name Red Moon was given to it by Ken here at Botanical Growers at that time. We have been cultivating it for overs 20 years with great success. It is NOT the knock-off Asian sport that may or may not be chemically induced.
Philodendrons are very easy to grow tropical plants that require little care indoors or out. Like other aroids, many species of Philodendron are grown as houseplants, or outdoors in mild climates. Philodendrons come in two different forms: vining and non-climbing. The vining philodendrons exhibit an exciting growth pattern, for example, a moss-wrapped totem could be used for them to climb on. Alternatively, they can be allowed to spill over the sides of hanging baskets or be guided along a pathway, creating an enchanting view. They grow indefinitely, rooting as they go, often needing some sort of support. On the other hand, non-climbing philodendrons have a distinct vertical growth style. This makes them an ideal choice for areas with limited horizontal space or outdoors in the tropical garden. This self-heading variety grows upward, not outward, effectively utilizing the space they occupy. They all thrive in moist soils with high organic matter. Indoors plants enjoy temperatures between 65°-90°F and in lower light conditions than other house plants.
Outdoors in the ground or up an arbor, Philodendrons get big and are often unrecognizable from their potted juvenile state. They add a wonderfully tropical accent to any well-lit space or cascading from your favorite hanging planter. In very cold zones a containerized Philodendron can be brought inside for the winter months. Be sure to avoid frost and freezing temperatures. Hot Tip: At your own risk, once your plant reaches 2 or 3 feet in height pinch off the new growth tip, generally within a couple of weeks you should have new growth buds forming at multiple nodes creating a fuller, lush plant.
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About This Plant
- Actual Plant: In All Photos Above
- Pot Size: 4″ Round
- Includes: 1 Plant With Pot
- Ships By: UPS
- Ships From: Florida USA
- Shipping Rate: Click Tab Above
Info. & Recommendations
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Light: 60-85%
- Soil: Rich Organic Mix
- Fertilizer: Slow Time Released
- Water: When Dry to Touch
- Dislikes: Soggy Soil
- Likes: 65-90°F
- Outdoor Zone: 9b-10
- Pot Size: 6″-24″ w/Drain Holes
- Indoors: Locate Near Natural Light
- Faux Light: Grow Light Full Spectrum
- Propagate By: Cutting
Our plants are grown in conditions akin to a natural, humid rainforest, using minimal pesticides. Occasional leaf drop, spotting, or browning, especially in varieties with significant white, are normal. In our nursery, plants thrive under 40-80% shade cloth. If grown outdoors, direct exposure to full sun may cause leaf burn. We suggest gradually introducing the plants to sunny areas over a week or so to reduce stress for optimal results. Despite our high standards in plant propagation, we can't assure future variegation patterns, coloration, survival or growth rate. Individual plants may vary, even though our mother plants have thrived for over 20 years. We guarantee all variegation is natural without any Chemically Induced Variegation (NO C.I.V.)
