Philodendron Strawberry Shake Care And Propagation

The colourful variation of the well-liked variety “Red Emerald” is the Philodendron Strawberry Shake. While the colour of the leaves is typically green with a stunning array of variegation ranging from bright white to cream to pink to deep red, the colour of the stems is generally dark red.

This cultivar enjoys mild humidity as well as moist but well-draining soil, like the majority of philodendrons. Numerous aerial roots will form in conditions with higher humidity, giving the plants a lovely appearance. It should be anchored or permitted to climb up moss poles as it ascends.

Araceae is the family that includes the perennial philodendron known as Strawberry Shake. It is prized for its gorgeous and incredibly distinct colours. Its spade-shaped leaves vary in shades of deep crimson, bright red, cream, and bright white.

Strawberry Shake Philodendron A south-facing window is ideal for Strawberry Shake since it likes bright light.

Philodendron Strawberry Shake Care

Light: Your plant will thrive in medium-level indirect light. For those of you who are familiar, consider a medium (300–1000 foot candles).

Avoid direct sunlight as it can cause leaf burn, which would be especially unfortunate with such lovely leaves!

Low light levels won’t hurt your plant’s ability to function. Still, they will affect its appearance by causing it to grow smaller, less colourful leaves.

When insufficient light is present, the plant must work harder to photosynthesize, which causes the already-green areas of the leaves to grow darker and the coloured markings to start fading to green to help with chlorophyll production. This is because the non-green parts of the leaves have limited or no chlorophyll.

Strawberry Shake Philodendron Soil

The best soil and mixture type for philodendrons drains well and is high in organic matter. It is up to you how you would like to accomplish this:

Use regular potting soil for house plants but add your own extra nutrients (bark, peat, perlite, activated charcoal)

Use a potting soil mixture designed for aroids. Create your own homemade potting mix for aroids using 30% potting soil, 40% bark, 20% peat, and 10% perlite. Favourite Watering Methods: Strawberry Shake Philodendron soil prefers to be damp but never soggy. Exercise caution when watering and always make sure you have a well-draining soil mixture because saturation can quickly result in root rot.

watering

Provide around 1 cup of water every 10 days, starting with a 5″ pot. As your plant grows, water whenever the top 2 inches to half of the soil in the pot has dried out.

The following are quick indicators that your plant needs water:

• Wilted foliage
• Brown leaf tips and edges
• Water the plant if you poke your finger into the soil up to the first or second knuckle, and it comes out clean (not covered in moist soil).

Temperature

The ideal temperature range for your Strawberry Shake is between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (11 and 26 degrees Celsius). Plants exposed to low temperatures (particularly for extended periods) can suffer and possibly even perish from a lack of enough warmth.

Please keep it away from any draughty places in your home where it might occasionally be subjected to sharp temperature changes, as is the case with practically all plants.

Humidity

Suppose the ideal range is not possible in your home’s environment. In that case, these plants will thrive between 60 and 70% humidity. Still, they may survive at slightly lower levels (sometimes even as low as 40% without suffering).

The most apparent indication that your plant needs more humidity is brown, crispy leaf edges and tips. If your Strawberry Shake exhibits those symptoms, you could want to move it into the bathroom, regularly water its leaves, set up a pebble tray around your plant(s), or get a humidifier for the room.

Philodendron Strawberry Shake Fertilizer

The Philodendron Strawberry Shake is a climber that will thrive with a stability pole or vertical framework to meander upward. This mimics its natural environment preferences.

Apply a balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month, diluted to half-strength, during the growing season (spring to fall). Since the plant’s growth naturally slows down considerably in the late fall and winter, fertilizing is not necessary during this time.

Strawberry Shake Philodendrons usually reach maturity indoors at a height of 3 feet and a width of 1 to 3 feet. Giving your plant room to climb is one approach to hasten the growth of this relatively quick grower. In addition, vertical assistance promotes overall growth.

Pruning

Low-maintenance enthusiasts can delight because there are no strict guidelines for pruning. When you feel the leaves or plant are getting too big, trim any yellow or unhealthy leaves as needed.

An excellent option for fertilizer should have as much of the following: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulphur.

Propagation

Choose a stem cutting with two to three leaves and at least one node where the leaf meets the stem.

Place the cutting in the water at room temperature. Also, Ensure the node is submerged and the leaves are above the surface. Throughout the process, water needs to be changed every one to two weeks. Once the roots are at least 2 inches long, plant them in the soil.

The soil: Place the cutting in a nutrient-rich, well-draining mixture, bury the node, and water often. To help retain humidity around the cutting, you might throw a bag over it. It will take 1 to 2 months to see new shoots, regardless of technique.

Report

These guys aren’t fans of it, so unless you’re dealing with a young Strawberry Shake Philodendron that needs to be repotted frequently as it matures, you shouldn’t need to (and shouldn’t) do it unless essential.

Unless there is an urgent problem, you can usually report every two to three years.

When you detect slowed growth (and have ruled out pests or illness) or when your roots have started to grow around the edges of the soil or out of the drainage holes, you’ll know it’s time to repot.