Care Guide
Learn how to care for your Philodendron Paraiso Verde and keep it thriving. Get tips on light, water, soil, and more. Start taking the best care of your indoor plants now. You need to provide their basic need like in their natural habitat.
Light
You need to put them in bright, indirect light like in their natural habitat to keep their variegated color. When we use a regular lamp to illuminate them, the variegated turns green. Even they can tolerate low-light conditions but may not grow as fast or produce as much foliage and variegated color. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves.
Soil
Use a well-draining potting mix specifically designed for tropical plants. The soil should be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. We recommend a mixture of perlite, sphagnum moss, and bark.
Water
These plants like to be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water the soil thoroughly, then allow the top inch or so to dry out before watering again. Make sure the pot has proper drainage to prevent root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
Since they came from a tropical area, you can put them in a warm environment. They can’t tolerate cold temperatures; make sure you don’t let them freeze or they will die.
These plants prefer higher humidity levels, but can tolerate normal room humidity. If the air is very dry, you can mist the leaves regularly or place the plant on a tray filled with pebbles and water to increase humidity.
Propagation
Philodendron Paraiso Verde plants can be propagated in several ways, including stem cuttings and division. Here’s a step-by-step guide for each method:
Stem Cuttings:
- Choose a healthy stem with several leaves and cut it just below a node (the point on the stem where a leaf attaches) using a clean, sharp blade.
- Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end into rooting hormone powder (optional).
- Plant the cutting in a well-draining potting mix and water thoroughly.
- Place the pot in a warm, bright spot, but out of direct sunlight.
- Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged and mist the leaves regularly to increase humidity.
- After a few weeks, you should see roots growing from the cut end. Once the roots are well established, you can transplant the cutting into a larger pot.
Division:
- Wait until the plant has outgrown its pot and its roots are congested.
- Carefully remove the plant from its pot and gently separate the root ball into smaller sections.
- Replant each section into its own pot filled with well-draining potting mix.
- Water thoroughly and place the pots in a warm, bright spot, but out of direct sunlight.
- Keep the soil evenly moist and mist the leaves regularly to increase humidity.
Both of these methods are relatively easy and can be a great way to increase your collection of Philodendron Paraiso Verde plants. With a little patience and care, you’ll soon have new plants that are identical to the parent plant.