Philodendron verrucosum, a philo with velvet leaves

Water when the soil is dry, for about three centimeters. Use room-temperature, non-calcareous water, preferably rainwater. When watering, avoid wetting the leaves.

Thirty minutes after watering, drain off any stagnant water in the saucer. It may rot the roots.

To improve humidity, place your Philodendron verrucosum with your other plants or place its pot on a dish of moist clay balls.

In addition to regular watering, misting prevents the plant from drying out due to heat in summer and heating in winter.

Philodendron verrucosum do not like hard water. Preferrainwater or filtered water.

In spring, transfer your Philodendron verrucosum to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

Philodendron verrucosum likes to be cramped. Re-pot only when the roots begin to emerge from the pot.

In a pierced terracotta pot, pour a layer of clay balls. Add a mixture of houseplant potting soil and perlite.

Clean the root ball of your Philodendron verrucosum by removing the remains of the previous substrate. Place your specimen in the center of the pot and cover with potting soil. To allow the roots to breathe, pack gently as you go along.

Philodendron verrucosum if you like stakes for hanging, don't hesitate to supply one.

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

To promote the growth of your philodendron verrucosum, use a green plant fertilizer.

The dust that accumulates on the leaves of your Philodendron verrucosum slows down the photosynthesis process. To enable it to thrive, dust regularly and gently.

To remove dust, wipe both sides of the leaf with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Support the larger ones with your other hand to prevent damage.

If your plant looks dirty, you can add some black soap to the water to moisten your cloth.

Pinch your Philodendron verrucosum during its growing season.

There may be several reasons why you want to deadhead your Philodendron verrucosum: to contain its growth, to multiply the plant or to stimulate its development.

Use your fingers or sharp, disinfected secateurs to cut between two knots.

Wear gloves when handling your plant.

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Locate a node on the stem with at least one leaf and aerial roots. Cut off two centimetres below with clean, sharp secateurs.

Once you've obtained your graft, place it in a vase or glass filled withwater at room temperature. Make sure the node is completely submerged.

Place your cutting in a bright spot, but without direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear.