Easy to care for, easy to prune and easy to propagate, Philodendrons are perfect for first timers. If you see any discolored leaves, dead stems or aerial roots, just give them a quick snip with a clean and sharp pair of garden scissors for a clean look; otherwise, Philodendrons don’t need regular pruning. They grow all season-round and thrive in a variety of conditions – aren’t you already inphilo?(Greek forlove).

Philodendrons love bright, indirect sunlight near windows, but beware of direct sun. Yellowing leaves may signal too much light. Conversely, pale leaves indicate insufficient light, while low light causes vine stretching. Adjust placement according to your preference for leaf density and color.

For Philodendrons, let the top inch of soil dry before watering. Use the stick test: if dry, water; if soil sticks, wait. Ensure pots have drainage to avoid waterlogging. Droopy leaves signal over or under-watering; brown edges mean underwatering; yellow leaves indicate over-watering.

Since Philodendrons are tropical pants, they prefer a higher humidity environment – it’ll help promote their shiny foliage. If you don’t have a humidifier, we recommend misting the plant or placing your plant on top of a pebble tray submerged in water. If you get brown tips – that generally means the humidity is too low. The more plants you have in your home, the more humid your environment will be #blessed.

Thanks to their jungle ancestry, Philodendrons prefer 18 to 25°C conditions to thrive. If you see any dark patches on its foliage, it might be an indication that your Philodendron is feeling the chill – either from a cold draft or your icy exterior (just kidding). Simply prune the leaf and move it to a warmer location.

The Philodendron is considered one of the most toxic plants to pets – so you’ve got a very, very difficult choice to make. You chose the Philodendron, right? Good job.