Philodendron Imperial
Common Name(s)
Philodendron Imperial
Latin Name
Philodendron Imperial
Care Level
Perfect For Beginners
Light
A Philodendron Imperial can survive in low light, but grows faster and looks better in medium light.
Water
Always allow the top two inches of the soil to dry out before watering. Water less, allowing the soil to dry out a bit more, during the winter months.
Humidity
Basic household humidity is fine for this plant.
Temperature
An Imperial Philodendron grows the best in warm temperatures between 21°-29°C
Fertiliser
Fertilize monthly when the plant is actively growing during March to October with a well-balanced food diluted to ½ the recommended strength.
Toxicity
All philodendrons contain calcium oxalate are very Poisonous Houseplants with a #2 toxicity level.
Can I put my Philodendron in a dark corner of my living room?
Your Philodendron Imperial could probably survive in a dark corner for a little while, but it certainly wouldn't thrive. I'd recommend putting it in medium or bright indirect light.
Why is my Philodendron losing leaves? I water it regularly and fertilise weekly.
You are killing your Philodendron Imperial with kindness. The plant is losing leaves because the roots are staying wet and never being allowed to dry out. Start by allow the soil to totally dry out. Once that happens, water well and then do not water again until the top 50% of the soil has dried out. Fertilize monthly when the plant is actively growing with a balanced food diluted to ½ the recommended strength. If the plant is not producing new leaves, it doesn’t need any plant food.
