Philodendron Pedatum
4.8 out of 5 (6 experiences)
About Philodendron Pedatum
Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️
Taxonomy
Philodendron pedatum
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
philodendron florida, Florida Green, Philodendron laciniatum, Philodendron Pedantum and philodendron polypodioides
How to care for Philodendron Pedatum
How often to water your Philodendron Pedatum
Philodendron Pedatum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Philodendron Pedatum in your home
Philodendron Pedatum can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Philodendron Pedatum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron Pedatum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Should I repot? I repotted and watered my philodendron pedatum 8 days ago and I think I accidentally went a little to light on the orchid bark and perlite! She’s at a 6-7 on the moisture meter on the bottom of her pot after 8 days. Previously it had been around a 8-9 for the first 6 days. My plant looks healthy and good but I don’t want to risk things going wrong. Also little update on the stem I bent 8 days ago it’s looking healthy and strong!
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Is this leaf yellowing? I bent the stem on this leaf a little while ago but it’s been doing good with a brace but today it’s looking a little yellow but I’m not sure if it’s just my imagination. The stem and leaf both seem healthy except for some yellow coming from the center of the leaf. All the rest of the leaves have a very vibrant green though.
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Is my plant healthy? I am just worried because the stem on one of the leaves is extremely low hanging? Does it just need a stake to support it or am I doing something wrong? When I first got this plant the stem stood tall
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When I first broke this stem it was much longer but it has shriveled and shrunken down. I’m worried that it will keep turning brown and getting smaller and eventually hurt the plant
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Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I got it as a cutting and have no idea what it is.
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My sweater caught on the already slightly broken new leaf on my brand new plant :( will a new leaf grow from the stump?
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I need to learn to be more gentle with my philodendrons I repotted my philodendron Congo and philodendron pedatum today… I broke 2 leaves off my Congo and broke a stem on my pedatum… the pedatums stem luckily didn’t like break break but the stem is bending now so I put a bandaid on it 😬 will this help it or hurt it do you think?
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This plant has had a rough start, I got one of my wishlist plants about a month ago and upon arrival in the mail it’s newest leaf has a break in it and eventually broke off…later when repotting I bent a stem and tried to fix it a couple weeks later when I went to remove that leaf I accidentally broke off another one 🤦🏻♀️ I have vowed to only touch this plant when I need to water her, luckily she’s super healthy and that’s all that matters. I made sure to include a reminder for myself to avoid any future accidents hahaha
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I love this beauty, every time I turn around she’s giving me a new leaf! I am needing advice on what to do with her. Is she leggy? Should I chop, prop and plant her in a different pot or same? Any help would be so appreciated. #Philodendron
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Yellow leaves :( How do yall stop yellowing leaves with your #philodendron? It seems theres a new yellow leaf every few days.
Care Summary for Philodendron Pedatum
Philodendron Pedatum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.