
Philodendron 'Malay Gold'
Philodendron 'Malay Gold' is a delicate, light-toned, fresh, and cheerful plant. It can be used as a hanging or climbing type plant installations. |
Plant Requirement: Soil: Soil should be well-drained, rich in organic matter, good water holding capacity, and free from any insect-pest or disease infestation. It requires porous and loose soil to grow. Water: Plant should be watered twice a week, Philodendron requires an ample amount of water. The plant should be hydrated. Climate: Philodendron grows well under full shade to semi-shade conditions. It grows well under a good humid climate. Avoid exposure to full sunlight. |
Garden Use: Philodendron is mostly used as a pot plant. |
Care & Maintenance: Spray water on the leave with barber spay and wipe with a cotton cloth to keep it hydrated and for shiny leaves. Nutrition: Philodendrons are a voracious feeder. Apply well-decomposed manure and mix well with soil. Protection: To avoid any pest and disease infestation, keep it under partial sunlight. Horticulture Operations: Train it properly with the help of jute twine. Cutting can be done once a year. Spray water to hydrate the leaves. Clean pot and plant with the help of wet cotton or cloth. |
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Can you please advise if this plant can survive the summer temperature of north India around 45 degrees? Do I need to keep them in ac air under a fan during the hot weather?
Philodendron is a tropical plant. It enjoys a temperature between 18 to 32 degrees Celcius. During hot -summer conditions you can keep it indoor at the window-side or in the gallery (indirect or filtered sunlight conditions). Avoid direct sunlight, dry winds, and dark rooms.