COMMON NAME: Philodendron

LIGHT: Bright indirect light, preferably from above

WATERING: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry

SOIL: Rich, well-draining mix with added perlite, orchid bark, or coco coir chips

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer

PRUNING: Trim leggy or damaged growth to maintain shape and encourage new growth

EXTRA NOTES: Hundreds of different philodendron varieties—care needs can vary slightly by type

PET SAFE? Moderately toxic

CHILD SAFE? Moderately toxic

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