Rooted 2 Ft tall x 18" wide * 1 - Philodendron Erubescens * Blushing - Red Emerald deals * Live Plant * From Hawaii!
Philodendron Erubescens
* Live Plant * From Hawaii!
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Included in this listing:
1 - Rooted Philodendron Erubescens -
Approximately 2 foot tall x 18" wide.
(You'll receive plant pictured, some leaves have small damaged spots. See photos for details.)
**Shipped bare root, Can be planted right away!)
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In its native environment, the plant has been known to reach heights of 60 feet and sometimes converts to fully epiphytic growth if its connection with the ground is severed. As a houseplant, however, it's likely that your plant will remain less than 12 feet in height, and it's easy to grow.
Philodendron Erubescens Plant Profile
Botanical Name
Philodendron Erubescens
Common Name
Blushing philodendron, red-leaf philodendron, imperial red philodendron
Plant Type
Flowering perennial
Mature Size
24 to 36 inches as houseplant
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Soil Type
Rich, quick-draining, loamy
Soil pH
5.6 to 7.5
Bloom Time
Late spring, early summer
Flower Color
Deep red
Hardiness Zones
10 to 11
Native Area
Central, South America
How to Grow P. Erubescens
P. erubescens are a collector's plant, for the most part. They are less cold- and drought-tolerant than other species of philodendron, especially the P. scandens, which also has light red coloration on its leaves and is a climber (although with much smaller leaves).
Still, if you can provide ample warmth and humidity, P. erubescens is a worthy plant to grow. It's fairly easy to grow as a houseplant, because because it doesn't require full, bright sunlight. Their large, waxy leaves are exceptionally beautiful.
Light
P. erubescens is a shade-loving philodendron. They dislike bright sunlight and should not be exposed to full sun outdoors. Indoors, an east-facing window with morning light would be a good solution. Don't let the suns rays touch the foliage; if several leaves turn yellow, it might be getting too much sunlight.
Soil
The plant does best in a loamy, nutrient-rich, quick-draining soil. If the soil mix is too heavy, add a little sand.
Water
Water the plant when the surface soil is dry. They're drought-tolerant but don't do well when overwatered, which can cause the plant to rot. If there is too much water, the leaves will begin to turn yellow.
Temperature and Humidity
Like other philodendron, the P. erubescens likes plenty of moisture and heat to thrive, although it can withstand shorter periods of cold if it's well-established. The plant thrives in temperatures between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and does exceptionally well at regular room temperatures.
Fertilizer
Fertilize P. erubescens one to two times a month with a regular houseplant fertilizer.
Potting and Repotting
Younger plants are rampant growers and will likely need to be repotted every spring, at the beginning of the growing season. After its first year, when it's ready to climb (or even on its first repotting after sprouting), you'll want to provide some structure for it to climb.
The plant isn't necessarily picky about what they like to climb, but it can be difficult to train a plant to "take hold" of its climbing pole and begin its ascent. To encourage climbing, gently tie the main vine to the support and train it upward. The hope is that it will eventually decide to grab onto the pole on its own. Older plants are considerably harder to repot because of the climbing poles. If it's an issue, simply scrape off the top layers of soil and replace it with fresh soil and new fertilizer.
Propagating P. Erubescens
Like most vining philodendron, you can easily propagate P. erubescens by cuttings and division. When taking a piece of the stem, make sure to take a piece with multiple aerial roots. Older plants will sprout aerial roots along leaf nodes that simultaneously act as roots and grab onto surfaces.
Toxicity of P. Erubscens
All philodendrons are toxic to humans, cats and dogs, as it contains oxalate crystals. This can irritate the mouth and esophagus.
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(Plant will ship with NO SOIL, with moss or other medium to keep roots moist during transit.)
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Due to being a new nursery we aren't certified yet to send rhizomes or rooted plants to the following states: CA, AK, TX or LA.
However, we are able to send plant cuttings & seeds. Please check out our other listings for our current selection of plant cuttings & seeds, if you're looking for a certain cutting that we don't currently offer, please send us a message & we may be able to get it for you.
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Upon receiving the package, open immediately and put the plant in a shallow bucket of water at room temperature for 3-4 hours to ease the stress of shipping. Once they have a nice drink, prepare their soil and get them into a pot or the ground asap.
*A new plant may take some time to leaf out and settle into its new home, so be patient. Don't write it off after a few days — give it a couple of weeks.*
**Live plants/rhizomes may vary in size, color and appearance. Plants pictured are a representation of what you will receive and the plants included are based on current stock and may change accordingly**
All plants will be approved for export from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland by Hawaii Department of Agriculture the day they are shipped.
All orders are prepared fresh and carefully packaged for export.