Philodendron tortum
About Philodendron tortum
Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️
Taxonomy
Philodendron tortum
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Philodendron tortum
How often to water your Philodendron tortum
every 7
Philodendron tortum needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Philodendron tortum in your home
a window
Philodendron tortum may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Philodendron tortum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Philodendron tortum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron tortum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My philodendron Grazielae went from this #1 to this #2 in 2 months. 😢 WTH have I done to her? #HappyPlants #Philodendron #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #GregGang
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Is this normal or concerning for #PhilodendronTortum? Hello planty people!! 🫶🌿 I was checking on my #philodendron tortum today and noticed something…different. This is my first tortum so I wanted to ask the experienced if this was normal or something to be concerned about. I’ve had “Tortoise” for almost a few months, I treated him for root rot a couple months ago—my fault, I put him in the wrong soil, and since then growth has stalled since he’s been in recovery mode. I’m not surprised by the growth stall, but today I noticed that one of his branches has moved, very close to another one?? 🤨 I would swear this has only happened in the last 1-2 weeks. You will see in my pictures my Very Professional Expert Scientific drawing (😜) of where his middle branch was a couple weeks ago. He’s in a chunky aroid mix with a little coco coir. I water when he is 100% dry. He is sitting two feet under the heavy duty SANSI grow light, and directionally this branch is moving away from the light. (Too bright?) I would love your advice! @Courtlyki @SuperbRaspfern @BabeVila @Ms.Persnickety @TheConservator @MariansOasis @SilkyRoses @CourtlyKingfern #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #help #nadiabynature #GregGang #GreggersSupportingGreggers
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Growing great. But what might be the cause of brown spots on leafs? #Philodendron
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My lil baby tortum Coco is getting her 1st leaf in my care. I’m so excited 🤩. I love plants that look a lil otherworldly and I can’t wait to see this crazy fern like leaf unfurl.
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I’ve started to see brown spots on the new leaf of my philodendron tortum! I just received this plant a week ago and have only watered it once- it gets good sun and is close to a humidifier. Is this something to be concerned about? #Philodendron
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4 all pink leaves on PPP. Would you chop or hope for new growth at previous chop point? I chopped it about a month ago due to the leaves not unfurling. The leaves unfurl now, they're just all pink😂😅 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Philodendron #PinkPrincessPhilodendron #PinkPlantsofGreg #NewGrowth
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Phil is sprouting a new leaf!! #Philodendron
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Why does my philodendron have sticky spots? My red emerald philodendron has some sticky dots on the underside of some of the leaves. It’s only a few of the leaves at the top of the plant. Any ideas what this could be? #Philodendron #PhiloFlock
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Help! Red Congo care Shes got a brown spot that keeps getting bigger. After 2wks from the garden center i repotted her as she was root bound. And her soil is moist, in proper drainage soil. I dunno what i should do? Should i cut stem at base? Also can i bottom water this plant like i do my other plants? #redcongophilodendron #philodendron #help
Care Summary for Philodendron tortum
Philodendron tortum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.