Philodendron Florida Ghost

🌿 Philodendron Florida Ghost Care Guide

(The plant with hauntingly beautiful pale leaves!)

The Philodendron Florida Ghost is a rare climbing philodendron known for its ghostly white new leaves that slowly mature to mint green, then deep green. Its dramatic, multi-lobed leaves combined with the changing colors make it a collector’s favorite.

✅ Care Requirements

☀️ Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal to maintain the “ghost” effect (white leaves).

• Too much direct sun → leaf burn.

• Low light → fewer white leaves; more green growth.

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry.

• Likes slightly moist soil but hates soggy roots.

• Overwatering causes yellow leaves and root rot.

💦 Humidity

• Prefers 60–80% humidity, but adapts to 50%+.

• Higher humidity encourages faster growth and prevents crispy edges.

🌡️ Temperature

• Thrives at 18–27°C (65–80°F).

• Protect from cold drafts; no lower than 15°C (59°F).

🌱 Soil Mix

• Needs a chunky, well-draining aroid mix.

• Suggested mix:

  • 40% orchid bark

  • 20% perlite

  • 20% sphagnum moss or coco chips

  • 10% charcoal

  • 10% high-quality potting mix or coco coir

🌸 Fertilizer

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer.

• Use a balanced (20-20-20) or aroid-specific liquid fertilizer, diluted to half strength
  

🔁 Repotting

• Every 1–2 years or when roots are circling the pot.

• Choose a pot with drainage holes.

🪴 Climbing Support

• Likes to climb! Provide a moss pole, coco pole, or trellis for larger leaves and faster growth.

Size: 65cm, comes in regular nursery pot