Philodendron Xanadu: [Cultivation, Irrigation, Associations, Pests and Diseases]

Important points when planting Philodendron Xanadu

Where to sow? It needs light, but not direct sunlight.
When? Early spring.
How do we prepare the land? Removed, removing weeds. With loose substrate, well drained and with organic matter.
How do we water? With drip.
How often do we water? Regular watering in spring and summer, once a week. The rest of the year spaced irrigation.
Plagues and diseases? Aphid andcottony mealybug. Fungi due to excess moisture.

Native to the tropical region of Brazil, the Philodendron xanadu belongs to the Araceae family and belongs to the genus of climbing herbaceous plants.

The plant is of the bushy type with a moderately fast growth, compact, rounded and wide. Philodendron xanadu has deeply dissected lobed leaves up to 40 cm long by bright green leaves.

It receives other common names such as bejuco, monkey banana, philodendron, philodendron, güembé, huambe, snake bush, tripeperro or tapir nail. Philodendron xanadu forms dense clumps up to 1.5 meters tall by 2 meters wide.

They develop a short trunk that produces aerial roots, spreading along the surface of the soil. It is a plant with more than 160 species and a large number of varieties including hybrid specimens.

When to plant Philodendron xanadu?

Philodendron xanadu species reproduce by division of the plant in early spring.

Where to do it?

Philodendron xanadu should be located where it can receive a lot of bright sunlight, but indirectly.

It is necessary to locate the plant in a position near a window where the sun’s rays never really touch the foliage.

When Philodendron xanadu is getting a lot of sun, its leaves turn yellowish. For its proper development, Philodendron xanadu needs warm and humid temperatures. It survives in the garden if the winter temperatures are not lower than twelve or fifteen degrees.

How to prepare the land?

To prepare the soil, Philodendron xanadu requires a loose, fluffy substrate. The ideal substrate for the plant can be made up of 100% peat moss.

But mixes with peat- vermiculite or peat-perlite are also excellent for Philodendron xanadu.

Also, to keep the Philodendron xanadu substrate in good shape, it is necessary to fertilize with a granular fertilizer at the beginning of spring, mid-summer and autumn.

The monthly use of a special liquid fertilizer is recommended for green plants grown in pots, during the growing season. In winter it is preferable not to pay.

How do we water Philodendron xanadu?

The philodendron requires regular watering in spring and summer when the temperatures are high, but it is necessary to keep the soil slightly moist, but not waterlogged, in autumn and winter to space out the waterings.

Before a new watering of the philodendron xanadu plant, the substrate must be verified, being able to insert the finger or a pointed stick up to about an inch in such a way to check the humidity level.

When Philodendron xanadu is located indoors, it needs ambient humidity, so a container with gravel or wet clay balls can be used so that the water evaporates to increase the humidity of the plant.

An indication that the Philodendron xanadu plant is receiving too much or too little water is that its leaves begin to fall, but this problem is easily resolved by correcting the irrigation cycle.

How do we plant a Philodendron xanadu step by step?

Planting the Philodendron xanadu or Philodendron Winterbourn plant is very easy to do, using cuttings:

Carefully separate a piece of the adult plant that contains part of the leaves and roots.
Prepare a well-drained, peat-rich substrate.
Sow in a separate site.
Plant the philodendron in pots with stakes.
Put a wooden stake or a piece of bark in the pot and wrap the 6-. Water the plant when the top of the potting mix is dry to the touch, but before it dries out completely.
Keep the new plant slightly moist.
Place the philodendron in a place where it receives light, but not direct sunlight, better in semi-shade.
Ensure a temperature of 13 degrees Celsius. Above that temperature, the plant will thrive.
Change philodendron xanadu pots when the roots have piled up at the bottom of the pot.
Transplant to the next size pot and fill the empty space with a mixture of two parts regular potting soil and one part peat moss.

In general, Philodendron xanadu needs little care to grow vigorously. Driving the first branches and biannual fertilization is recommended.

What favorable associations does it have?

The association of crops of compatible plants produces benefits with respect to their cultivation separately, in addition to the use of light, water and/or nutrients.

This low-maintenance philodendron variety can be associated with lower-growing shrubs, annuals, and perennials.

What pests and diseases attack Philodendron xanadu?

Philodendron xanadu is not very prone to attack by pests and diseases, but some aphids and cottony mealybugs may appear.

Once a pest is detected, it is necessary to clean with cotton balls dipped in alcohol.

Also, the plant should be washed periodically with water and insecticide soap applied, which will help keep pests at bay. It is necessary to take care of this species of plant from excessive watering that can cause fungal diseases.

Bibliography and references

Encyclopedia My first knowledge about Plants, Snakes and Conservation. (1961). Spanish edition by Dr. Frank Thompson. Grolier Publisher Incorporated New York. Printed in Mexico.