Philodendron ‘Hope’

Prime, frilled tropical foliage on a bushy shrub. Broad leaf form. A care free, easy and adaptable houseplant.
Philodendron 'Hope'
height 1–5ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Indoors philodendrons want water when the top of the soil is dry, but you can still feel moisture just below the surface. This plant will often fall into a once-a-week watering cycle, but remember that your watering should be based on the moisture left in the soil, which will depend partly on the moisture in the room and the weather outside. The soil surface goes a bit deeper for larger pots; for example, a plant in a 14-inch diameter pot should dry out a couple of inches deep before you water it, while a plant in a 4-inch pot will only want to dry out in the top half inch or so of soil.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Indoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Tropical Americas
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 9, 12–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Indoor Exposure Guide

INDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Direct Sun
Beams of light hitting the plant near a window four or more hours a day. The most intense light. If you're in a direct sun spot, you can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Partial Direct
Occurs when you have a plant that is in less intense direct sunlight. This happens when a plant is in a few hours of direct morning sun, or an hour or less of direct afternoon sun. It also happens when a plant is in direct sun, but more than six feet from a window, where the light is diffused.

Bright Indirect
This is just beyond the direct beam of light (or through cracked blinds or a sheer curtain filtering direct sun). Bright indirect areas are characterized by a place where you can sit and read a novel comfortably without artificial light.

Moderate Indirect
Beyond the bright indirect light. In these areas you wouldn't turn on a light walking through the room, but if you were hanging out there you would probably have the lights on, even during the day.

Low Light
Dim spots, usually the backs of rooms or hallways where you would always turn lights on, even if just walking in to grab something.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This philodendron stays squat with a rounded wide form, making it an easy low maintenance option. Papery leaf sheaths at the base of each leaf are easily pulled off once a leaf matures for those who can not resist plucking at their plants!
This plant has aerial roots that grow along its trunk. In nature these help to secure the plant, which is often growing in very little soil. Some people feel they add character, while others see them as a distraction from this plants true beauty. If you are one of the latter don’t worry about pruning off the roots as removing them won’t affect the health of your plant.

Special Interest

Thought to be a selection of Philodendron bipinnatifidum (selloum).

Cut leaves are a long lasting addition to floral arrangements.

More Info

This plant has been raised to live indoors; however, it can also grow outdoors in mild areas of California. Keep in mind that the plant will go through a stressful transition, especially if moved outside in particularly hot, cold, or wet weather. Even if this plant will eventually thrive in direct sunlight, it has not been grown in this level of light, so if you plant it in direct sun, just expect that the leaves may burn at first, then happily regrow as they acclimate to the new levels of light. Planting in the spring or fall will help with this transition.