Hairy Philodendron
4.5 out of 5 (4 experiences)
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
About Hairy Philodendron
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 squamiferum
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Red Bristle Philodendron
How to care for Hairy Philodendron
How often to water your Hairy Philodendron
every 7
Hairy Philodendron 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 Hairy Philodendron in your home
a window
Hairy Philodendron 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 Hairy Philodendron in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Hairy Philodendron
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 Hairy Philodendron after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Shaitan #philodendronsquamiferum) is my most vigorously growing plant. I think it has to do with the support from the moss pole, having a good spot near a window, and a little bit of extra artificial light. I just trimmed him up to make cuttings but he was almost to my ceiling before that! Special guest spot to my cat, Klatu The Watcher. 😺 #philodendron #philoflock #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #plantaddict #newgrowth #planttherapy #jesssjungle
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Thrips? I have two philodendron squamiferum plants. Of course, I found the best-looking one with some weird damage in the leaves. I've sprayed it down with insecticidal soap, but I just wanted to double check. Is this what thrip damage looks like? #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #philodendron #pestcontrol
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A leaf already fell off of my new Philodendron Squamiferum. Any suggestions for care tips? #PhilodendronSquamiferum #Philodendron #HairyPhilodendron #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #help
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Shaitan is growing like CRAZY right now. Every time a new leaf opens, another one is close behind, already forming! He is a happy dude!! #hairyphilodendron #philodendronsquamiferum #philo #philoflock #philodendron #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #theamigos #jesssjungle
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A big ol' new leaf is coming in on Shaitan! You can even see the bright green new hairy stem! #hairyphilodendron #philodendronsquamiferum #newleafalert #newgrowth #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #jesssjungle #theamigos #plantlove #philodendron #philoflock
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Along with my Billietiae, I got this #philodendronsquamiferum who I am also REALLY excited about! The stems are so weird and cool. I saw this plant last week and I went back for it this week after seeing some pics of a more mature one that @GaryPoopins posted. 😆 Thanks! ALSO any tips?! Lol. I named this guy Shaitan (my husband says it's the origin of the word Satan and it means the old goat god on the mountain.) I asked him what name goes with Baphomet and that was his answer. Thanks, babe. 😘 #hairyphilodendron #philodendron #philoflock #happyplants #plantaddict #plantsmakepeoplehappy #planttherapy #jesssjungle #theamigos
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Look at new plant baby my friend gave me for me birthday 🥳😍🪴 #PlantAddict #CrazyPlantChick #newplantbaby
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Grendel is being such an over achiever! Before his new leave has even unfurled he has another on the way. #ProudPlantParent #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth
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Grendel is being such an overachiever! Before his new leaf is even unfurled he has another one on the way! #proudparent #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth
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The new growth didn’t make it I don’t believe. Soooo I’m wondering what happened to the new growth? It doesn’t feel dry and crunchy. What could have been the problem 🥴
Care Summary for Hairy Philodendron
Hairy Philodendron
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.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 4
Large, lush leaves 3
Easy to propagate 1
Survivor 1