Growing guide · Houseplant

Philodendron

How to grow Philodendron 'Mossy Frond'.

Jungle energy, apartment manners.

Light
Medium
Water
Moderate
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
2–3 ft tall
Pot
6.5 in. pot; size up one or two inches when it's crowded.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Upright philodendron with deep green leaves in a pot

Light

Medium to bright, indirect light. It tolerates less, but grows slower and smaller.

Water

Water when the top inch is dry and let it drain.

Pot and soil

A chunky mix of potting soil, bark and perlite. Repot in spring when roots circle the pot.

Pot it inRosy Aroid Soil · 4 qtChunky and airy, the way climbing aroids like it. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil

Feeding

Liquid fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.

Grooming

Cut old outer leaves at the base. Wipe dust off the leaves.

Through the year

Spring and summer: feed and repot if needed. Fall and winter: water less, stop feeding and keep it away from cold glass.

If something's off

Yellow lower leaves mean too much water. Pale, stretched growth means more light. Keep it away from pets that nibble.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: It fills a corner with green without asking much in return.

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