Plant Care Cobra Philodendron

Cobra Philodendron

About Cobra 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! ā„ļø

Taxonomy

Philodendron 'Cobra'
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Cobra Philodendron

Water

How often to water your Cobra Philodendron

Water needs for Cobra Philodendron
0.5 cups
every 9

Cobra Philodendron needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Cobra Philodendron

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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Finding light for Cobra Philodendron in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cobra Philodendron: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Cobra Philodendron can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cobra Philodendron in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Cobra Philodendron

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cobra Philodendron: repot after 2X growth

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 Cobra Philodendron after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Cobra Philodendron

Cobra Philodendron

Cobra Philodendron


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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