4" Philodendron sodiroi
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when top 1-2" of soil is dry
Philodendron sodiroi is a highly sought after tropical plant with green heart shaped leaves. The foliage has silver streaks and is quite breathtaking.
We recommend allowing your Philodendron to climb by providing it with a coco pole or other support structure. As it climbs higher, the leaves will grow larger.
Philodendron sodiroi care:
This Philodendron prefers a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out about 75% of the way before watering. Take care to not allow the plant to sit in excess water. Provide your Philodendron with plenty of bright indirect light.
Additional info:
Philodendron is one of the most popular genuses of Aroid that are currently in cultivation, with over 450 named cultivars.
Philodendron vary greatly in their natural habits, but you will find a large number of them located in Latin America. Their leaves range from small to medium to large to gigantic! You'll find Philodendron with smooth, glossy foliage and some with velvety foliage!
If you allow Philodendron to climb, their foliage will usually get much larger the higher up they get. While this isn't true for all Philodendron species -- it is for most. We recommend a coco pole to really get your Philodendron growing!
For the most part, Philodendron are easy to care for.
The name Philodendron comes from the greek words "philo" (love or affection) and "dendron" (tree).