Philodendron ‘Florida Beauty’ (syn ‘Florida’) is a hybrid of Philodendron pedatum and Philodendron squamiferum from Bob McColley; ‘Florida Ghost’ is a cultivar of that hybrid. Leaves typically emerge a bright white then turning a mint green, petioles are red and have a sandpaper-like texture. Leaves are multi-lobed with a single large lower lobe and often have lots of extrafloral nectaries.
Genus name comes from the Greek ‘philo’ meaning loving and ‘dendro’ meaning tree.
Light: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. I grow my ‘Florida Ghost’ in an east-facing window.
Water: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.
Potting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite, orchid bark and worm castings.
Fertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.
Temperature: 18-27°C. No lower than 15°C.
Humidity: Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ prefer humidity greater than 60% but adapt well to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.
Philodendron are toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.