blushing philodendron black cardinal Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' – Serres Lavoie

blushing philodendron black cardinal Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' – Serres LavoiePhilodendron 'Black Cardinal', sometimes called 'Blushing' Philodendron or Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal', has a shrubby habit and large oval, glossy blackish green leaves. When new leaves emerge, they are rolled into a burgundy sheath and are initially burgundy red. As they mature, they turn dark green and over time they will become almost black. This philodendron can grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. Family: Araceae Origin: Central America,

Philodendron 'Black Cardinal', sometimes called 'Blushing' Philodendron or Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal', has a shrubby habit and large oval, glossy blackish-green leaves. When new leaves emerge, they are rolled into a burgundy sheath and are initially burgundy red. As they mature, they turn dark green and over time they will become almost black. This philodendron can grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall.

Family: Araceae
Origin: Central America, South America and the Caribbean
Watering: moderate, allow the substrate to dry to a depth of 2-3 inches before watering.
Brightness: medium to indirect. To promote coloring, Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' can be placed in direct morning or late afternoon sun, but never in direct mid-day sun. If the leaves are yellowing, it may mean it is receiving too much sun.
Relative humidity: medium
Substrate: well draining, aerated and rich, use soil for tropical plants: Promix or Connoisseur or our homemade soil
Fertilization: once a month during growth period
Toxicity: toxic to animals

*Please note that each plant is unique and will differ from the one pictured.