Philodendron mamei Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Philodendron mamei, also called the Blotched Philodendron, is a climbing perennial plant. Its unique foliage characteristics are its heart shape and silver stripes. This plant is easy to grow in a moist, well-drained location with indirect light, but unfortunately, it can be toxic to humans and pets.
Common Name |
Blotched Philodendron
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Philodendron mamei
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Genus
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Philodendron
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Philodendron mamei Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Philodendron mamei.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Philodendron mamei needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Philodendron mamei needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Philodendron mamei Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Philodendron mamei to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Philodendron mamei prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Philodendron mamei Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Philodendron mamei. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Philodendron mamei plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Philodendron mamei Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Philodendron mamei plant. |
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Maximum Height |
47 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Philodendron mamei toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Philodendron, this variety is toxic to cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Patio And Containers
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Philodendron mamei Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Philodendron mamei, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Philodendron mamei Native Region |
Find out where the Philodendron mamei plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant grows in South America. |
