Philodendron splendid which young leaves that are just sprouting have a distinctive orange-purple-brown hue that clearly denotes verrucosum parentage is called philodendron splendid mature.
More philodendron splendid mature examples will develop more ovate and cordate eggs, heart-shaped leaves, and the melanochrysum’s dark green, velvety quilted leaf surface.
Shape
blade shape When young, the leaves are broadly ovate-cordate egg to heart-shaped. Thinly coriaceous leathery, acuminate/acute at the apex in a point, and cordate at the base heart shaped.
Colour
Mature leaves have a dark green color with noticeable nervature, while emerging leaves have the typical yellow-brown to orange-purple hue. The abaxial back side of emerging leaves is red to purple and fades to light green.
Description
The Araceae family includes the Philodendron Splendid, commonly known as Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum. It has magnificent foliage with leaves in the shape of hearts. The veins branch out to the edges as they travel from the midrib.
It too comes from the rainforest of Ecuador and exudes a strong tropical aura. When fully grown, leaves can be up to two feet long and one foot wide. Therefore, be sure to give this plant ample room to thrive. It is a climbing Philodendron that quickly climbs up a moss pole-like support structure.
Philodendron Splendid Mature Care
Philodendron Splendid Mature are native to tropical regions with consistently warm temperatures and high humidity levels, making them excellent houseplant candidates. The most important part of taking care of them indoors is making sure they receive enough indirect sunlight or additional light. Additionally, you must watch out for overwatering.
Light
Since the understory of tropical forests is where this family of plants first evolved, bright but filtered sunshine is ideal for them. At the very least, they like six hours of diffuse sunlight, but they thrive in ten hours or more. They grow huge leaves with gorgeous veining when they receive enough light.
No more than two or three hours of direct sunshine each day are acceptable for plants. The lovely foliage is scorched by too much direct sunshine. If all of your windows let in direct sunlight, consider hanging a curtain to block the light or placing your plant three to six feet away from the window. Plants can take an hour or two of direct sunlight without the leaves becoming scorched. If there is insufficient light, the lovely leaves will remain little and the stems will become lanky.
On the other hand, if there is insufficient sunlight, the leaves will remain small and the plant will become lanky and leggy. In most houses, especially in the winter, there is not enough sunlight. If your plant isn’t flourishing, spend money on an additional grow light to provide it with daily sun exposure.
Temperature
Splendid thrive in the air between 55°F and 80°F, particularly when temperatures decrease at night to mimic seasonal variations outdoors. This can be done by lowering the temperature during the night and into the morning, then raising it during the day. Keep plants away from outdoor doors that often open and close to prevent sudden temperature changes.
Philodendron Splendid Mature Humidity
Since Philodendron Splendid Mature is indigenous to tropical woods, they also enjoy high humidity levels. Up to 80% to 90% relative humidity is ideal for them. If your environment is dryer than this, you can increase the humidity by clustering several plants together, using a humidifier nearby.
Water
This Philodendron Splendid Matureis a great plant to try cultivating if you’ve ever had trouble keeping a plant alive because you forgot to water it! Pothos, monstera, and other Philodendron Splendid Mature prefer dry soil, as do the Philodendron Splendid Mature spectacular and other Philodendron Splendid Mature. Before completely watering the container until extra water flows out the bottom drainage holes, let half of the potting soil dry.
Never leave your Philodendron Splendid Mature in a saucer with too much water in it. These plants are vulnerable to root rot caused by overwatering, and once symptoms appear in the foliage, they can die soon.
Fertilizer
Give your indoor plants a monthly fertilizer dose when they are actively growing in the spring and summer. Both a balanced liquid fertilizer and a fertilizer designed specifically for indoor plants are excellent choices. Follow the label’s mixing instructions or diluted to roughly half the suggested strength. In the fall and winter, when it’s cooler, you don’t need to fertilize.
Philodendron Splendid Mature Pruning
Although this variety of Philodendron Splendid Mature rarely requires pruning, you can always do so to manage your plant’s size or shape. To remove leaves or prune back vines, it is better to use sharp, clean scissors. The sap from the stems could irritate your skin, but you can pinch them with your fingernails.
Although you can get rid of dead leaves, the plant will still naturally lose them when new ones emerge. Any foliage that is sickly or diseased should always be removed. Pruning your plant on a regular basis will encourage it to grow fuller and busier rather than taller. Read also our guide about Philodendron Brandi.