How much sunlight does my Philodendron eximium need?

Philodendron eximium 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Philodendron eximium like?

Philodendron eximium doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Philodendron eximium?

Philodendron eximium 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!

Should I fertilize my Philodendron eximium?

Philodendron eximium 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!

Does Philodendron eximium go dormant?

Philodendron eximium 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!

Which region is Philodendron eximium native to?

Philodendron eximium is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean .

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Q: How often should I water my Philodendron eximium?

Philodendron eximium 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Philodendron eximium

Genus

Philodendron

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Philodendron eximium

Water

How often to water your Philodendron eximium

Philodendron eximium needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Washington, District of Columbia.

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

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Washington, District of Columbia

76% High

Growing Philodendron eximium in Washington right now

Plant growth potential is currently high 📈

May 14th, 2022

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Washington is currently high 📈.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 19% ☀️

May 14th, 2022

Washington is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Washington is expected to increase by 19% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 19.7 megajoules of energy per …

Daylight will increase by 1.5 hours 📈

May 14th, 2022

This month, Washington is getting an average of 9.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 11.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.5 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant Philodendron eximium: 6ft from a window

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

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Washington, District of Columbia ☀️.️

Nutrients

How to fertilize Philodendron eximium

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Philodendron eximium: 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 eximium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Philodendron eximium

Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴

May 13th, 2022

The growing potential in Washington is high 📈.

It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot an…