4" Philodendron bipennifolium variegated
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when top 1-2" of soil is dry
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Philodendron bipennifolium variegated is an uncommon sport that produces stunning variegated foliage. The leaves are heart shaped at the lobes but then narrow down towards the tip of the leaf. These are also commonly referred to as 'Horsehead'.
Philodendron bipennifolium loves to climb so make sure to grab another pole to extend the existing one! As it climbs higher the leaves will get larger and longer!
Caring for your Philodendron bipennifolium is pretty easy. This species prefers a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out almost completely between watering, taking care to not allow it to sit in excess water. Provide your plant 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).