Philodendron Strawberry Shake - Medium

Size: 40cm, comes in nursery pot

Philodendron ‘Strawberry Shake’, a rare, variegated climbing philodendron known for its pink, cream, yellow, and green foliage. Here’s a full care guide:

🌱 Light

• Bright, indirect light is key for maintaining vibrant variegation.

• Too little light = more green leaves and slower growth.

• Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.

• Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy.

• Always empty saucers; root rot is the most common issue.

• In winter, reduce watering slightly as growth slows.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 65–80°F (18–27°C)
  

• Loves humidity 60%+. Indoors, use a humidifier or a pebble tray if the air is dry.

🌸 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20 or aroids mix).

• Pause or reduce feeding in fall and winter.

🪴 Soil

• Use an airy, well-draining aroid mix, such as:

  • 1 part high-quality potting soil

  • 1 part orchid bark

  • 1 part perlite or pumice

  • A handful of charcoal or sphagnum moss for added aeration

🪴 Pot & Support

• Choose a pot with drainage holes.

• Provide a moss pole or coco pole to encourage upright growth and larger leaves.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Remove damaged or yellowing leaves to direct energy to healthy growth.

• Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and boost photosynthesis.

🌱 Propagation

• Best done via stem cuttings with at least one node and aerial root.

• Place in water or sphagnum moss until roots form, then pot into soil.

📝 Extra Tips for Variegation

• Stable variegation requires good light but not over-fertilization.

• If the plant produces an all-green shoot, prune it back to encourage variegated growth.

• Pink coloration tends to be strongest in younger leaves and with higher light levels.