4" Philodendron Ring of Fire
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when top 1-2" of soil is dry
Philodendron Ring of Fire is the variegated form of the very popular indoor plant Philodendron 'Jungle Boogie'. This species is easy to care for and would make a great addition to any collection, with its unique variegation patterns. The serrated, narrow leaves can grow up to 2-3' in length!
Philodendron Ring of Fire prefers to climb, so make sure to provide it with a coco pole or other support structure.
Caring for your Philodendron Ring of Fire is pretty simple. Make sure your plant is in a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow your plant to dry out almost completely between watering, taking care to not allow it to sit in excess water. Provide it 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).