Moonlight Philodendron

Bushy in habit and shockingly chartreuse, the Moonlight Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is unique and easy to grow, perfect for both collectors and new plant parents. With its bright coloration, the Moonlight Philodendron is a great option when looking to provide a pop of color or diversify a plant collection. New spear-shaped leaves emerge in vivid yellow-green, fading to a more muted lime green as they mature. This plant is not fussy, thriving in usual household temperatures and humidity and not needing much more than bright indirect light and regular watering. rBest Locations For Growing Moonlight PhilodendronrThe Moonlight Philodendron needs bright indirect light to keep its vivid color and compact growth. Because of its shape, this plant works great as a tabletop plant when young. Once the plant has matured, it does well as a floor plant, growing low and shrubby. Place this plant in a bright living room or bedroom to provide a different color than usual. Philodendrons are toxic and should be kept out of reach of children and pets. rMoonlight Philodendron Sunlight RequirementsrPlace this plant in an east-facing window, as it is able to handle a few hours of morning light and will be provided with bright indirect light for the remainder of the day. In a south- or west-facing window, place the Moonlight Philodendron far enough for it to be protected from harsh afternoon sunlight while also receiving all-day bright indirect light. In lower light, this Philodendron can lose its bright color and become leggy. In direct sunlight, the leaves can burn, turning dusty brown. rMoonlight Philodendron CarerThe Moonlight Philodendron can remain in the same pot for up to two years before needing to be repotted. Once it has outgrown its pot, choose a new pot with drainage holes that is about 1-2 inches wider than the previous. Philodendrons do well in well-draining potting soil; try amending regular potting soil with coco coir to provide additional aeration and drainage. The Moonlight Philodendron can thrive in average household temperatures and humidity but can benefit from occasional misting in drier climates and in the winter.rWatering Moonlight PhilodendronrAllow the top two inches of soil to dry out before watering the Moonlight Philodendron deeply, until water flows out the bottom of the pot. This type of Philodendron does not like to sit in soggy soil with ‘wet feet’, so it is important to provide it with plenty of drainage. Feel the soil before watering; the frequency of watering will vary depending on growing conditions, though the Moonlight Philodendron will generally be ready for water every 10-14 days in warmer months. You may need to water less frequently in the winter as plants slow their growth.rFeeding Moonlight PhilodendronrAdd a liquid houseplant fertilizer into your watering routine once a month in the spring and summer. Always follow dilution instructions to avoid damaging a plant’s roots with too much fertilizer. Fertilizing will not be necessary in the winter as many plants slow their growth and go dormant. rrMoonlight Philodendron InformationrrrrLight Exposure: Bright Indirect LightrrrCare Requirements: EasyrrrWatering Requirements: Average – When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.rrrPet Friendly: NorrrKid Friendly: NorrrAir Purifier: ModeraterrrHabit: ClumpingrrrGrowth Rate: FastrrrMature Height: 26 inchesrrrMature Spread: 26 inchesrrrFlowering: YesrrrFlower Color(s): rrrFlower Shade/Description: rrrFragrant: rrrFoliage Type: rrrFoliage Color(s): GreenrrrFoliage Description: Bright GreenrrrTemperature: 65° – 78°F (18° – 26°C)rrrHumidity: Average (40% – 60%)rrrCommon Name: Moonlight PhilodendronrrrOther Name(s): MoonlightrrrScientific Name: Philodendron hederaceum ‘Moonlight’rrrPlant Type: House Plant