Is this a Philodendron Pedatum or Florida - Ask Extension
Please lemme know this is a Philodendron Pedatum or a Philodendron Florida. Someone gave me, but I don’t know how to take good care of it. Does it h...
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Is this a Philodendron Pedatum or Florida #880455
Asked August 06, 2024, 6:19 PM EDT
Please lemme know this is a Philodendron Pedatum or a Philodendron Florida. Someone gave me, but I don’t know how to take good care of it. Does it have any flower? Do I have to bring it inside during Winter here in Maryland? Thank you very much.
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
We don't have an expert on staff to tell you exactly which plant you have there.
Philodendron variety 'Florida' is a hybrid that has pedatum as one of its parents and it's difficult to tell them apart.
Philodendrons can flower, but they are grown primarily for their foliage, and do not tend flower much in cultivation.
It absolutely must be overwintered indoors as they aren't winter hardy here. Aim to bring it inside as night temps
are in the mid-50s or so.
Normal room temperatures are fine for this plant, but during the winter rest period, it needs less water—only enough to keep the entire potting mixture from drying out completely.
Christine
Philodendron variety 'Florida' is a hybrid that has pedatum as one of its parents and it's difficult to tell them apart.
Philodendrons can flower, but they are grown primarily for their foliage, and do not tend flower much in cultivation.
It absolutely must be overwintered indoors as they aren't winter hardy here. Aim to bring it inside as night temps
are in the mid-50s or so.
Normal room temperatures are fine for this plant, but during the winter rest period, it needs less water—only enough to keep the entire potting mixture from drying out completely.
Christine
