How much sunlight does my Strawberry Shake Philodendron need?

Strawberry Shake 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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Strawberry Shake Philodendron like?

Strawberry Shake Philodendron 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 Strawberry Shake Philodendron?

Strawberry Shake Philodendron 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 Strawberry Shake Philodendron?

Strawberry Shake Philodendron 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 Strawberry Shake Philodendron go dormant?

Strawberry Shake Philodendron 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 Strawberry Shake Philodendron native to?

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

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Q: How often should I water my Strawberry Shake Philodendron?

Strawberry Shake Philodendron 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.

Reviewed by: Kiersten Rankel | Last Updated: 11/05/2021

5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

About Strawberry Shake Philodendron

Strawberry Shake Philodendron is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and having large, lush leaves with only 20 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Strawberry Shake Philodendron likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake'

Genus

Philodendron

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Strawberry Shake Philodendron

How to care for Strawberry Shake Philodendron

Water

How often to water your Strawberry Shake Philodendron

Strawberry Shake Philodendron needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Westerville, Ohio.

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.

Westerville, Ohio

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Growing Strawberry Shake Philodendron in Westerville right now

Plant growth potential is currently very high 📈

May 18th, 2022

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Westerville is currently very high 📈. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! 🌿

The availability of high quality sunl…

Daylight will increase by 1.4 hours 📈

May 21st, 2022

This month, Westerville is getting an average of 9.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.7 total hours of…

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

Strawberry Shake Philodendron 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 Westerville, Ohio ☀️.️

Nutrients

How to fertilize Strawberry Shake Philodendron

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

When to repot Strawberry Shake Philodendron

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

May 19th, 2022

The growing potential in Westerville 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 a…