Plant Care Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

About Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

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 erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

💦 Water

How often to water your Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

Water needs for Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'
0.5 cups
every 9

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' 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 Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel': 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' 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 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel': 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 Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' 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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!


🌎 Native Region

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel' is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


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Care Summary for Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'

Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal x Caramel'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft 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.

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