Philodendron Red Emerald( Small Sized -jiffy)

 Philodendron Red Emerald (Philodendron erubescens ‘Red Emerald’)

 Plant Type

• Fast-growing climbing philodendron

• Known for deep green leaves and reddish petioles & stems

• Excellent indoor ornamental plant

 Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal

• Tolerates medium light, but growth slows

• Avoid direct sunlight (causes leaf burn)

💡 In Indian homes: near an east-facing window with sheer curtain is perfect.

 Watering

• Water when top 2–3 cm soil is dry

• Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy

• Reduce watering during winter

🚫 Overwatering may cause root rot

 Soil

• Well-draining, airy mix:

  • Garden soil / coco peat

  • Perlite or sand

  • Compost or vermicompost

👉 pH: slightly acidic to neutral

 Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–30°C

• Loves high humidity

• Mist occasionally or place near other plants

 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–3 weeks during growing season

• Use balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10)

• Reduce feeding in winter

 Growth & Support

• Climbs beautifully with a moss pole or coir stick

• Leaves grow larger when given support

 Pruning

• Trim leggy growth to encourage bushiness

• Remove yellow or damaged leaves

Propagation

• Easy via stem cuttings

• Each cutting must have 1–2 nodes

• Can root in water or soil