Philodendron Ginny with Totem

Bright, indirect light is the best for this plant.

Use filtered, bottled, or tap water that's sat 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, place them back into the cache or decorative pot. Avoid overwatering as they can suffer from root rot. Add water when the top several inches of soil are dry.

Add a humidifier or pebble tray to the bottom of the pot for added moisture around the leaves. Spritz with filtered water. Avoid using hard or soft water to avoid spotting on the leaves. Keep the humidity between 40-60%.

This plant doesn't tolerate cold temperatures. Avoid cold drafts near doors, windows and air vents.

Plant outdoors in a container in bright shade, where nights are above 60°F. This plant doesn't tolerate cold temperatures. Avoid cold drafts near doors, windows and air vents.

Fertilize monthly by diluting a liquid fertilizer into the water while watering. Use half the recommended strength. Fertilize in the spring and summer months but let the plant rest in the fall and winter.

When receiving the Philodendron Ginny, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a planter could cause the soil to dry slower.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite, coco chips or orchid bark to help with drainage. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit for an hour. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim them off with sterile pruners. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Let the plant drain before setting them into a decorative pot without drainage.

Wear gloves while working with this plant, as they may cause irritation around the mouth if the sap is transferred to this area. Trim off any yellowing bottom leaves down to the base of the stem using a sharp knife. (This is normal.) Remove any debris off the soil surface. Train your plant to grow up a moss pole or tie them up to promote upward growth. Wipe the leaves with a clean, damp cloth using filtered or rain water. Support the leaf by wiping them from the stem to the tip of the leaf on both sides. Spritzing the leaves is another way to wet them and wipe clean.

To propagate this Philodendron Ginny plant, take a stem cutting in the early spring. Remove the bottom leaves up 2-3 inches to expose the stem. Place the stem in a glass jar and fill with filtered water and watch the roots grow! Replace and freshen the water each week. After the roots are several months old, add to moistened potting soil, continue to water, and place them in medium to bright light.