Philodendrons are among the most popular, tolerant, and durable of all house plants. Philodendron is a tropical plant with large, showy leaves that is grown as a house plant. It can produce aerial roots that absorb water and nutrients.
‘Super Atom’ is a dwarf Philodendron cultivar displaying smaller, bright green ruffled leaves and a compact, bushy growth habit. Makes a great houseplant.
It is a is a petite form of philodendron that produces glossy, green leaves with ruffled egdes.
Plant specification
Common Name
Dwarf selloum, Super atom,Horsehead Philodendron.
Maximum Reachable Height
30 cm
Flower Colour
White
Bloom Time
NA
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Philodendron Selloum Planting And Care
Sunlight
Grows well in indirect sunlight.
Be sure to grow this plant in a shaded area.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
It should be rich in nutrients.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged parts of Philodendron selloum and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water Philodendron especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
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