Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Meet Philodendron 'Black Cardinal'! This unique houseplant has striking dark-purple brown leaves that become bold as they mature. Its glossy leaves texture perfectly adds elegance to any room. This plant is surprisingly easy to grow with well-draining and indirect light. One thing that should be noted is that most of the Philodendron is toxic to humans and pets.
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Philodendron Black Cardinal
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal'
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Genus
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Philodendron
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Philodendron 'Black Cardinal'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 78°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Philodendron 'Black Cardinal'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is toxic for your pets, including cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Formal Garden
Patio And Containers
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Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Philodendron 'Black Cardinal', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' Native Region |
Find out where the Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' plant originated. |
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Country |
Colombia
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant comes from tropical and subtropical areas |
