Plant Know-How: Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum'

Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' is an easy going plant perfect for beginners! This vibrant plant is a cultivar of Philodendron hederaceum, meaning it was created in cultivation and doesn't exist in the wild.  The care for Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' is almost identical to the care of its green counterpart, with only a few slight differences. If you've kept Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium before you'll have no trouble with Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum'! This is a wonderfully forgiving plant that given time will grow to cascading lengths. Both beginners and seasoned plant parents alike will appreciate how rewarding Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' is!

CARE TIPS FOR PHILODENDRON HEDERACEUM VAR. OXYCARDIUM 'AUREUM':

Light Requirements: Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' will produce its best and brightest color when grown in bright indirect light. May tolerate medium light, but color will begin to revert back to green over time. 

Watering Tips for Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum': Allow about half to 3/4ths of the soil to go dry in-between watering. The leaves of Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' will look visibly droopier when your plant is thirsty.

The Best Soil for Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum': Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' does best when grown in a chunky, well draining mix. Your plant will thrive in our Folia Favorite Potting Mix!

Is Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' pet safe? Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium 'Aureum' is not pet safe and can be toxic when consumed by pets. If you're looking for pet-safe plants, check out the Pet Safe category of the Plant Care Compendium!  

Did you know? Over time you may notice your plant beginning to become sparse on top. To solve this you can place your plant in an area where the top gets more light or propagate cuttings from your plant and use them to fill it in! Simply use some sharp snips to take cuttings of your plant and place them in water. Over a few weeks your cutting will begin to grow roots and will be ready to fill in your plant!