philodendron 'mccolley's finale'

Care level

Medium

This plant is known for its changing leaf colors, starting as a rich chestnut red when new, then darkening to a deep chestnut red, and finally maturing to a medium green with dark red shading. It grows in a compact rosette shape with upright, dark-colored stems, setting it apart from other Philodendrons.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (55.4°F - 95°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Rapid growth

This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The philodendron mccolley's finale cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from hybridization.
This plant was discovered within a group of seedlings that were the result of a plant breeding program in Florida. The program, which aimed to create new types, involved crossing plants of unknown parentage, and this particular plant was selected because it stood out with its rich red color in the new leaves.
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