How to Care for Philodendron verrucosum (Velvet Philodendron)

Korean name: 필로덴드론 베루코섬

Philodendron verrucosum features large, soft leaves with deep green color and striking white veins. It grows as a climbing vine and is suitable for indoor cultivation. It thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect bright light.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Araceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: climbing plant, warm humid, foliage plant, indoor plant
• Also known as: Velvet Philodendron, Philodendron Verrucosum

Care Guide

• Light: Avoid direct sunlight and provide bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Philodendron verrucosum?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Philodendron verrucosum?

It likes Avoid direct sunlight and provide bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Philodendron verrucosum safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Philodendron verrucosum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..