Philodendron ‘Painted Lady’
Painted Lady philodendron
A showstopper plant recently brought into cultivation and relatively rare for now. The ideal gift for any Philodendron collector!
Leaves are bright yellow when young with a pink petiole and as they mature will feature a spotted look with a dappled green shade.
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Plant Biography
The wonderchild of two very distinct varieties of Philodendron erubescens: ‘Burgundy’ and ‘Emerald Queen’, a favourite of Aroid collectors.
Though unknown in the wild, it has a few characteristics of its parents: it is a climber that can grow up to 6 m, it loves high humidity and it’s as unpredictable as all of its family members.
The ‘Painted Lady’ variety has a unique look with every leaf showing a different colour and markings.
Flowers are rarely observed when its kept as a houseplant, especially since only very mature plants will produce flowers.
The glossy leaves of the Philodendron Painted Lady are a magnet to dust. Wipe gently every month with a damp cloth to clean up the build-up of dust.
Mist every other day with distilled or filtered water to prevent brown tips from forming.
Feed in spring to late summer with a houseplant fertiliser.
Repot every other year when the roots start to show at the bottom of the pot. Use a mix of indoor potting mix, perlite and orchid bark as the Philodendron prefers to grow in a substrate that is open and aerated.
To stop it from growing too tall, the vines can be cut and propagated.
Expert Tip
Choosing the right pot for your plant
Not sure what pot size to choose for your indoor plant?
We’ve put together a few tips and tricks on how to choose the correct decorative pot.
