Philodendron Atabapoense Plant

Philodendron Atabapoense Plant

Description: Philodendron Atabapoense is a magnificent plant with extensive, dark-green, arrow-shaped leaves with rich maroon undersides and long petioles. This plant is a semi-epiphytic aroid and closely resembles the Philodendron Billietiae.

Under the leaf-like spathe, these rare plants have blooms that grow on the spadix. This inflorescence has the appearance of a giant flower. The tiny flowers sprouting on the spadix, on the other hand, are actual flowers, not modified leaves.

Origin:Venezuela

Family: Aracea

Height: 2'- 4'

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun to prevent scorching.

Water: Water when top 2-3" of soil is dry until water drains from bottom of pot. Do not leave sitting in drainage. 

Humidity: Normal humidity. Mist the leaves several times a week with a spray bottle for a healthier plant

Temperature: Being tropical plant, it prefer hot climate.

Soil: Requires a well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter that allows water retention but helps prevent root rot. A peat-based soil mix with additional perlite and/or orchid bark is ideal.

Fertilizer: Regularly apply a well-balanced fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during spring/summer months.

Pests: Overwatering leading to root rot and underwatering are the most common issues for maintaining a healthy Philodendron. Phil. attracts Aphids and Mealy Bugs.

Eliminates: formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, ammonia, and more

Landscape Uses: Indoor climber with ornamental foliage. Perfect for moss sticks, shady patches in the garden

Caution: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Philodendrons are especially poisonous to dogs and cats.