THE PLANT SOCIETY Easy Care Plants Philodendron Black Cardinal

Philodendron Black Cardinal (Phlodendron erubescens ‘Black Cardinal’) 

A low growing clumping hybrid philodendron with dark green, almost black leaves. New emerging leaves are a beautiful glossy bronze colour. An easy and low maintenance specimen perfect for a range of indoor spaces.

*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.

*Larger pot sizes (Size 4 and above) are ONLY available for Local Pickup or Local Delivery within 5km of our stores.

Photo: Planter Styling with Leaf and Thread Planter

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Pot size guide (mm)

This is a general guide of the size we offer:

Size 1   70mm – 100mm pot

Size 2  110mm-130mm pot

Size 3  140mm – 180mm pot

Size 4  200mm pot

Size 5  250mm pot

Size 6  300mm pot

Size 7  350mm pot

Size 8  400mm pot

Skill level

Easy

Alternative names

Philodendron congo

Care

LIGHT
Prefers bright light.

WATER
Keep moist over the warmer months. Reduce watering in the cooler months and allow the plant to dry longer between watering. Can adapt to drier conditions.

NUTRIENTS
Feed with slow-release fertiliser once every month (refers to packaging for dosage). In the warmer months, feed twice with a liquid fertiliser.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.