The Complete Philodendron Dragon Tail Plant Care Guide: Water, Light & Beyond

How to care for Philodendron Dragon Tail

How often to water your Philodendron Dragon Tail

Water needs for Philodendron Dragon Tail

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

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Philodendron Dragon Tail in your home

Philodendron Dragon Tail 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.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Philodendron Dragon Tail

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

What’s up with my Dragon Tail philo? I got this plant as a starter plant. Think 1” soil plug? It was a chunk of the plant that had been propped that was horizontal. It’s been doing great, growing really well etc. I was gone almost all day Sun, Mon, and most of today. When I got home today I saw two leaves had turned yellow. Now, they are the oldest leaves on the plant… I zoomed in on the base of the plant and cleared some soil away to see the plant is growing curved around the pot. I am not great with philos. I am trying to be. I thought we were on better terms, but I guess not?! I have not overwatered recently or anything like that. Any ideas? #Philodendron #PhiloFlock #itrunsinthefamily #DragonTailPhilo