Light
This one prefers a little less light than most. He can tolerate shade but will grow much better in dappled/lightly shaded light.
Water
Wait until the top 3cm of soil are dry before giving him a good drink. Water less frequently during the winter months.
Humidity
Being a South American rainforest native this guy likes it moist. Get yourself a mister. He also wouldn’t mind hanging out in your bathroom or kitchen. He can tolerate household humidity too.
Temperature
He’s a jungle baby so this means your Imperial Red will like it warm. Somewhere between 16 – 24 degrees and he’ll be ship shape.
Food
Your Red Imperial needs no extra food, you can feed him sparingly with very watered down fertiliser if you wish but he shouldn’t need it.
Toxicity
This plant is toxic if ingested so keep away from any nibblers.
Amy (verified owner) –
I don’t think I can express in words how over the moon I am with my Philodendron (Affectionately named ‘Philly’) – it’s HUGE, it’s beautiful and it’s filled an otherwise bare corner of my kitchen.