Add a burst of color to your indoor jungle with Philodendron ‘Sun Red.’ Fresh leaves emerge blazing red before maturing into lush, deep green—creating a living gradient that evolves over time. Its compact, upright habit makes it perfect for desks, shelves, or as a tabletop focal point.
- Stunning New Growth: Bright crimson foliage on emerging leaves fades to rich emerald, offering continuous visual interest.
- Compact & Upright: Reaches 12–18″ tall at maturity, ideal for small spaces and container displays.
- Easy Care: Thrives in bright, indirect to medium light; water when the top 1″ of soil dries.
- Durable Aroid: A hardy cultivar that tolerates average home humidity and temperatures from 65–80°F.
- Straight from the Grower: Ships in a 4″ nursery pot with drainage—ready to style in your favorite decorative planter.
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Philodendron selloum ‘Sun Red’
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: Modern cultivar selected for its red juvenile foliage
Care Guide
- Light: Bright, indirect or medium light; avoid scorching direct sun (old leaves may show light bleaching).
- Water: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged—allow the top inch to dry between waterings.
- Humidity: Adapts to normal home levels; benefits from occasional misting.
- Temperature: Best in 65–80°F (18–27°C); protect from drafts and dips below 60°F.
- Soil: Use a well-draining aroid or houseplant mix with perlite or orchid bark.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer.
- Propagation: Easily propagated via stem cuttings with aerial roots or nodes.
- Toxicity: Toxic if ingested—keep out of reach of pets and children.
Note: Slight sun bleaching on older leaves can occur if exposed to stronger light—this is normal and does not harm the plant.
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