Philodendron Care 101: Light, Water, And Growth Tips: Best of Growing Joy Replay

Philodendron might just be the most underrated genus in the houseplant world, and plant friends, it's completely beginner-friendly! This isn't a plant you bring home from the garden center only to watch it shrivel, brown, and die within a week. It gives you trailing vines, climbing drama, bold pops of color, and incredible leaf shapes. It's one of my all-time favorites, and it's the star of today's episode of our Best of Growing Joy series. We're breaking down everything you need to know about philodendron care, aka this iconic houseplant genus that's been beloved for decades and never goes out of style. Today's episode covers philodendron light requirements, philodendron watering tips, and the best philodendron varieties to add to your indoor plant collection. You'll also learn how philodendron grow in the wild and discover which variety might just become your next plant obsession. In this episode, we learn: [03:50] Philodendron high-level overview [09:38] Care #1: Light [13:43] Care #2: Water [15:38] Care #3: Soil [16:05] Care #4: Humidity [17:08] Care #5: Fertilizer [17:39] Troubleshooting philodendron issues [19:10] Thank you Proven Winners leafjoy™ for sponsoring this episode! [21:01] Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) [22:21] Philodendron ‘Brasil' [22:37] Philodendron ‘Lemon Lime' (as seen on my podcast art!) [24:13] Prismacolor™ Brandtianum [25:16] Philodendron atabapoense [26:05] Philodendron ‘Silver Sword' (Philodendron hastatum) [27:11] Prismacolor™ Philodendron Fozzie™ [28:38] Philodendron ‘White Wizard' (Philodendron erubescens) [30:18] ‘Prince of Orange' Philodendron [32:08] Prismacolor™ Sun Red Philodendron [32:33] Philodendron ‘Pink Princess' Mentioned in our conversation: Prismacolor™ Sun Red – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ Atabapoense – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ Brandtianum – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ Florida Green – Climbing Philodendron Prismacolor™ Fozzie – Fuzzy Petiole Philodendron Prismacolor™ Gloriosum – Creeping Philodendron Prismacolor™ Hastatum – Silver Sword Philodendron Prismacolor™ Pink Princess – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ Rojo Congo – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ Sun Red – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ White Wizard – Philodendron hybrid Prismacolor™ Lemon Lime – Philodendron hybrid What's your go-to philodendron, and how long have you had it? Check out the full show notes and blog for all my favorite philodendron varieties! Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha L