Philodendron Moonlight, Philodendron Hederaceum
Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Moonlight'
Common Names: Lime Philodendron
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About
It's a marvelous night for a Moondance. The Philodendron Moonlight brings the verdant vibes and the romance to any room.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers chunky soil with plenty of large, organic, particulate matter. The coarseness of the soil allows water to drain freely while the individual components hold moisture effectively.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
Naming
The Philodendron Moonlight is named for its glowing foliage. The fluorescent leaves radiate a golden glow, just like a full moon shining as is rises over the horizon.
Origin
Native to South America, this Philodendron grows naturally in a tropical habitat rich with warmth and moisture.
Characteristics
Philodendron Moonlight has striking fluorescent green leaves. The Moonlight is a self-heading Philodendron, which means that is grows upright, not trailing, vining, or climbing. They are arborescent, or tree like, with stiff and sturdy stems that keep the plant vertical.
