How to Grow Philodendron Red Emerald

Philodendron Red Emerald is quite a versatile plant that can be a fantastic addition to your home! Let’s have a look at all its details.

Philodendron Red Emerald is native to parts of Brazil and is popular for the red tinge it has on the foliage, which makes it stand out from the other houseplants!

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Philodendron Red Emerald Plant Information

This climbing houseplant is famous for its rich red wine trailing stems that can make a charming addition to your indoor garden.

The Red Emerald is called Philodendron Pepermonia, and the plant should not be confused with the Imperial Red Philodendron. They both have the same shaped leaves and rich dark wine red vines. However, the Red Emerald is a climbing plant, while the Imperial Red grows like a bush.

Propagating Philodendron Red Emerald

Growing Philodendron Red Emerald from cuttings is really easy. Snip a 5-6 inches cutting from a healthy plant and plant it in a well-draining potting mix.

Water well and keep it where it gets bright but indirect light. For best results, do it in spring or summer. It will form new growth within 2-4 weeks.

Requirements for Growing Philodendron Red Emerald

Light

Philodendron Red Emerald can do well in the mix of shade and light, but expose it to the mild morning sun for 2-3 hours to enrich the red colors on the veins and leaves.

Avoid exposing it directly to the afternoon sun for long hours, as it will burn the foliage.

Soil

Use a well-draining growing medium rich in organic matter to grow Philodendron Red Emerald. Adding a bit of compost and coco peat in the mix will also help.

Water

Philodendron Red Emerald Care

Fertilizer

The plant is not an aggressive grower, so don’t worry about feeding it much. To boost the growth, use a balanced liquid fertlizer, diluted to 1/4 of its strength, once in 6-8 weeks. Avoid feeding the plant in winter.

Pruning

Prune it to maintain it at a desired shape and size. Use clean scissors to trim back any damaged, dead, or diseased parts of the plant to make it look fuller and boost growth. 

Pests and Diseases

The plant is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies, and scale bugs. Use an application of insecticidal soap to get rid of them.

Keeping the foliage dry and saving the plant from overwatering will keep it free of diseases.

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