Description
Enhance the beauty of your indoor spaces by growing Philodendron selloum (Golden) plant. This is an excellent, popular ornamental foliage plant.
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Philodendron selloum (Golden) – Plant
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5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
Philodendron selloum (Golden) is a perennial bushy plant. Plant with large, showy deeply divided, usually drooping, medium green leaves that is grown as a houseplant. It can produce aerial roots that absorb water and nutrients. It can also remove harmful toxins from air.Plant Specifications
Plant Height
18 inch (46 cm)
Plant Spread
6 inch (15 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Lacy tree philodendron, Selloum, Horsehead philodendron
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 20 feet
Flower Colour
White
Bloom Time
Rarely flowers indoors
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Planting and care
Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.
SunlightKeep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artifical light.Protect the Philodendron plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Philodendron plant.
WateringWater the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.Do not ever overwater the plant.Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season (April – August) feed the Philodendron plant with organic fertilizer once a month.Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-pottingWhen a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
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Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.Philodendron selloum careInitial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch. Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Sunlight
At least 1-3 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
Watering
Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Temperature
20 to 30 degree Celsius
Fertilizer
During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
Philodendron selloum special featureExcellent air purifier plant. Philodendron selloum uses
Ornamental Use:
It makes an excellent container or house plant also preferred for mass planting and as specimen plant
It containsSrItem name1Philodendron selloum (Golden) – Plant25 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
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