Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Philodendron Imperial Red (Philodendron erubescens ‘Imperial Red’) is an ornamental plant suitable for indoor use because of its striking leaf colors. This hybrid variety belongs to the Araceae family and is ideal for planting in different seasons because it tolerates low light levels.
Common Name |
Imperial Red Philodendron
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Philodendron erubescens 'Imperial Red'
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Genus
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Philodendron
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Philodendron 'Imperial Red'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Philodendron 'Imperial Red' needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Philodendron 'Imperial Red' needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Philodendron 'Imperial Red' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Philodendron 'Imperial Red' prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Philodendron 'Imperial Red'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Philodendron 'Imperial Red' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Philodendron 'Imperial Red' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Philodendron 'Imperial Red' toxic to pets? |
Yes
Philodendron Imperial Red is also toxic to dogs |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Philodendron 'Imperial Red', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' Native Region |
Find out where the Philodendron 'Imperial Red' plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
Central America
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