Sunday, May 23, 2010

Why do philodemdrons make good house plants?

The climbing varieties of Philodendron are easy to care for. They will thrive in lower light situations and tolerate some neglect. They do need warm air (nothing below 55 degrees F or so) and appreciate being misted regularly. Philos don't have too many pest problems aside from spider mites (if not given enough humidity) and occasionally, scale. Dry air will also cause the leaf tips to turn brown and crispy. While unsightly, it won't hurt the plant.





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