5 Reasons Why Philodendrons are the Perfect Plants for your Home, Benefits of Having Philodendrons in your Home and How to Best Care for your Philodendron

Most people don't know that philodendrons are one of the easiest plants to care for and they make a great addition to any home.

Not only are they easy to care for, but philodendrons come in all sorts of leaf shades, textures and patterns with variegation that you won't find with other types of plants.

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5 Reasons Why Philodendrons are the Perfect Plants for your Home and Benefits of Having Philodendrons in your Home

Most people think that the only plants that can be kept in a home are the ones that need a lot of sunlight and fresh air. But this is not true-indoor plants have come a long way in recent years and there are now many types of plants that can be successfully grown in the comfort of your own home. One such type of plant is the philodendron, which has become one of the most popular indoor plants over the past few decades. Here are five reasons why you should consider adding a philodendron to your home:

Philodendrons are easy to care for

Philodendrons are very resilient plants and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, which makes them ideal for people who don't have a lot of time or experience caring for plants. All they really need is a little bit of water and some indirect sunlight.

Philodendrons are beautiful

Philodendrons come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, which means that you can find one that perfectly suits your taste and décor.

Philodendrons are good for your health

Studies have shown that indoor plants can improve air quality and help to reduce stress levels. Philodendrons are especially effective at filtering out harmful toxins from the air, making them a great choice for people who suffer from allergies or asthma.

Philodendrons are versatile

Philodendrons can be grown in a number of different ways, including in pots, hanging baskets, or even as ground cover. This makes them a great option for people who want to add some greenery to their home but don't have a lot of space.

Philodendrons are available anyone, no matter their budget

Philodendrons are very affordable, which makes them a great choice for people who are on a budget. You can usually find them for less than $20, or up to several hundred (or thousand) for rarer forms, making them one of the widest ranging plant option to add some green to your home no matter your budget.

How to Best Care for your Philodendron

If you're like most people, you probably know philodendrons as a vine grown in the jungle. They're one of the hardiest plants around and can thrive in any tropical climate. But did you know that Philodendrons are also some of the most beautiful tropical house plants you can grow indoors?

If you want to learn how to best care for your philodendron, keep watching! I'm going to share some tips with you on how to make sure your Philodendron stays healthy and happy.

The best way to water your Philodendron

One of the most important things to remember when caring for a philodendron is to water it properly. Overwatering can quickly kill a Philodendron, so be sure to water it only when the potting medium is dry to the touch. You can tell if your plant needs watering by sticking your finger into the potting medium.

If you live in a dry climate, you may need to water your Philodendron more often than someone who lives in a humid climate. In general, you should water your Philodendron once a week, but you may need to water it more or less often depending on the conditions in your home.

I recommend using a self-watering pot for your Philodendron if you find yourself neglectful in watering. These pots have a reservoir that holds water and a wick that will wick water up into the soil using capillary action, so you don't have to worry about overwatering your plant. These can be helpful too for overwaters because you only have to water the plant when the reservoir of the self-watering pot is empty.

How much sunlight your Philodendron needs

Philodendrons need bright, indirect light, but not direct sunlight. Place them in a spot where they will get morning or afternoon sun. Make sure you window has a treatment over it or use a curtain to shade your plant so that the leaves don't get sun burnt. If your home doesn't get a lot of natural sunlight consider using grow bulbs or grow lights as an optional way to shine more light on your plant friends.

In my home, we don't have a lot of natural light that comes in, so I grow my philodendrons either inside a Marshydro grow tent, or I place my philodendrons and all of my other plants underneath grow lights. You could do this using a grow light bulb in a lamp or use a longer grow light .  We have window treatments that block a lot of light from coming into our house, so I have no choice but to use grow lights in my house. If I didn't, my plants would die from lack of light.

How and When to fertilize your Philodendron

Fertilizing your Philodendron is important to keep it healthy and growing. I recommend using a balanced fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. You can apply the fertilizer once a month during. I recommend fertilizing year round if you grow your house plants indoors because we have ideal temperatures inside our homes if we are growing these plants.

I personally use the granular fertilizer from repotme.com when I fertilize my plants. I'm not sponsored by them, but I love their products. Repotme's MSU fertilizer is one of the best. I apply a teaspoon of their granular fertilizer to a gallon of distilled water, and then I run water through the plant.

If you keep your plant in a self-watering pot, you might want to use Repotme's slow release fertilizer and make sure you replenish the slow release fertilizer beads every three to four months.

I personally do both: I use slow release fertilizer and I fertilize my plants once to twice a month year round using their granular fertilizer.

What kind of "soil" to use for your Philodendron

When it comes to the kind of soil you use for your philodendron, I recommend you go with a soil-less potting medium. I personally do not use any potting soils in my potting mix. Make sure you use something that is light and well-draining. I personally use the orchid bark mixes from Repotme.com, and I layer them with sphagnum moss in between to create air pockets so you don't suffocate your plant roots. I also use repotme's slotted orchid pots for plants I have in my personal collection or larger mother plants I have in my nursery so that I can propagate from them. New Zealand Sphagnum Moss will retain water around the roots and prevent you from having to water as often, depending on your environment. In my environment in the midwest, we get all 4 seasons of weather, so I find that adding sphagnum moss to the mix buys me a little bit more time in between waterings so I don't have to water as often.

Make sure you want something that is light and well-draining. You can either use a potting mix that is specifically made for orchids or aroids that is well-draining. Whatever you do, I don't recommend using an all-purpose potting soil because it will retain way too much water for a plant that grows in the air attached to a tree with no potting medium around it in nature.

How to deal with pests that can affect Philodendrons

One of the main things you can do to prevent pests and diseases from affecting your philodendron is to make sure you keep your plant healthy. A healthy plant is a strong plant and is less likely to succumb to pests or diseases.

Another thing you can do to prevent pests and diseases from affecting your philodendron is to quarantine any new plants you bring into your home for at least two weeks before you introduce them to your other plants. This will give you a chance to monitor the new plant for any signs of pests or diseases.

If you do see any signs of pests or diseases on your philodendron, act quickly! Remove the affected leaves and/or stems from the plant and discard them in the trash. You don't want to compost them because you don't want to risk spreading the pests or diseases to your other plants.

There are a few common pests and diseases that can affect philodendrons:

Common Pests

• Aphids - These are small, pear-shaped insects that suck the sap out of plants. They can cause stunted growth and distorted leaves. To get rid of aphids, you can use an insecticidal soap or neem oil.

• Mealybugs - These are small, white insects that suck the sap out of plants. They can cause stunted growth and distorted leaves. Mealybugs also produce a sticky substance called honeydew, which can attract ants. To get rid of mealybugs, you can use an insecticidal soap or neem oil.

• Scale - These are small, hard-bodied insects that suck the sap out of plants. They can cause stunted growth and distorted leaves. Scale also produce a sticky substance called honeydew, which can attract ants. To get rid of scale, you can use an insecticidal soap or neem oil.

Philodendrons are one of the most popular types of houseplants because they are so hardy and easy to care for. They can be grown in any climate and come in all sorts of colors and patterns that you won't find with other types of plants. In this article, we explored the topic of how to best care for your philodendron. We talked about how to fertilize them, deal with pests and diseases, and choose the right soil.

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