Philodendron Imperial Green 12cm

🌿 Philodendron ‘Imperial Green’ Care Guide

The Philodendron Imperial Green is a lush, upright, self-heading variety known for its large, glossy green leaves and tidy, architectural shape. Low-maintenance, fast-growing, and always vibrant, it’s the perfect statement plant for beginners and collectors alike.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Tolerates medium light very well

• Avoid strong direct sun, which can scorch leaves

💧 Water

• Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil are dry

• Likes lightly moist soil, never soggy

• Use a well-draining mix (soil + bark + perlite)

• Drooping = needs water

• Yellowing = too much water

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers 40–70% humidity

• Very adaptable to normal indoor humidity levels

• Higher humidity encourages bigger, glossier leaves

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–28°C

• Keep away from cold drafts and AC vents

• Never below 15°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer

• Use a diluted balanced fertilizer

• Pause feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• A self-heading philodendron — no pole needed

• Naturally grows wide and full

• Wipe leaves regularly to keep them shiny and vibrant

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Imperial Green is bold, glossy, and wonderfully unfussy — a classic philodendron that fills a room with lush tropical energy without demanding much in return. A perfect plant for anyone wanting low-maintenance impact. 🌿✨💚