Philodendron Ceylon Gold – Indoor Plant

Philodendron Ceylon Gold is an evergreen, ornamental, climber houseplant. This unique plant has no back lobes on its leaves. It has paddle-shaped leaves are a bright almost fluorescent green color. Philodendron is one of the best air-purifying plants that remove airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the atmosphere. These plants are poisonous. Keep away from children and pets.

Scientific Name: Philodendron Ceylon Gold
Common Names: Philodendron Golden Emerald, Fiddle-leaf philodendron, ‘Gold Satin, Philodendron ‘Golden Erubescens, Velvet Leaf.

How to care and grow Philodendron Ceylon Gold?

Light:

It thrives well in bright indirect light but can tolerate shady spots. Avoid direct sunlight.

Soil:

It grows best in a well-drained but moist, rich organic mix. Try to avoid wet, mucky or dry, sandy soils.

Water:

Water your plant regularly during the growing season and always keep the soil evenly moist but never allow your plant to sit in water. You can allow the topsoil to become slightly dry between each watering. During the winter months, reduce watering.

Temperature:

It thrives well in temperatures between 55 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit / 13 degrees Celsius to 27 degrees Celsius. Avoid cold draughts.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize the plant with a slow-release fertilizer during spring and a liquid-based fertilizer every two to four weeks during the warmer months, take care to dilute your solution to half the recommended dose to avoid burn.

Re-potting:

Re-pot the plant every spring into pots one size bigger until they are in the largest convenient pot size.

Propagation:

It can be easily propagated by offshoots, stem cuttings, or by air layering or use tissue cultures.

Pests and Diseases:

There is no serious pest or disease problems. They are susceptible to attacks by mealybugs and aphids.