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Philodendron hybrid

How to grow Philodendron 'Zigzag'.

For your edgier corners.

Light
Medium
Water
Moderate
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
2–3 ft tall and wide
Pot
6.5 in. pot; size up one or two inches as it widens.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Philodendron with wide deeply lobed zigzag-edged dark green leaves

Light

Medium to bright, indirect light. Brighter light gives redder new growth.

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 it's crowded.

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 the leaves to keep the shine.

Through the year

Spring and summer: feed and repot if crowded. 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 it needs 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 has the drama of a big tropical without needing a pole or a ceiling.

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