Philodendron 'Cherry Red' 12cm
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€17,00
Philodendron 'Cherry Red' 12cm Care & Tips
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Family: Araceae • Pot diameter: 12 cm • Height: 30 cm
No moss pole needed — just your company 🪴
Philodendron 'Cherry Red' is a stunning variety with cherry-red new growth maturing into deep green with bronze tones. A compact, self-heading design plant for interiors, offering tropical flair with minimal care.
Bright indirect light with stable temperatures and good airflow. Avoid direct midday sun and cold drafts.
Philodendron 'Cherry Red' is a horticultural hybrid selected for vivid red new leaves and a compact, self-heading form. Likely related to the P. erubescens group, known for its reddish juvenile foliage.
Developed for interiors to deliver a reliable color “flash” with each new leaf, while being easy to care for. Its popularity comes from its showy foliage without the need for climbing support, ideal for modern homes and offices.
| 🔎 Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Species | Philodendron 'Cherry Red' |
| 🪴 Pot/Size | 12 cm • 30 cm tall |
| 🔆 Light | Filtered light, bright shade |
| 💧 Water | Moderate, slightly moist soil |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 18–27°C |
| 📈 Growth | Compact, self-heading |
| 🧪 Toxicity | Caution: Contains calcium oxalates, can irritate if ingested/contacted |
🍒 Cherry-red flushes that steal the show.
🪴 Compact habit for shelves and consoles.
✨ Easy care with a premium look.
🌿 Subfamily Aroideae (aroids).
🧬 Red flush due to anthocyanins in new foliage.
🌱 Self-heading habit; no staking required.
💧 Prefers 50–70% humidity and aerated substrate.
✂️ Propagation by crown division or stem cuttings.
Bright filtered light; avoid direct sun to preserve foliage color.
When the top 2–3 cm of soil dry out; reduce frequency in winter.
Ideally 18–27°C; protect from drafts and sudden fluctuations.
Airy, well-draining aroid mix (peat, bark, perlite/pumice).
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Due to natural plant variation, the specimen you receive may differ slightly from the photo in form, size, or coloration depending on season and growing conditions.