6" Philodendron tortum
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when top 1-2" of soil is dry
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Philodendron tortum is an uncommon rare indoor tropical plant that is highly sought after by collectors and new plant lovers alike! This species has highly fenestrated pinnate leaves. If you want to watch the leaves get larger, then make sure you attach your new plant to a pole or other support structure.
This plant makes a great easy care indoor plant because it requires minimal attention.
Philodendron tortum care:
Provide your plant with a brightly lit location so that it receives bright indirect light. Allow the soil to dry out between watering, taking care not to let it sit in excess water.
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).