A lush, decorative foliage plant with large, oval, leathery leaves and vibrant red stems, Philodendron erubescens Red Emerald has a distinctly exotic, tropical feel.
A great low-maintenance option and shade tolerant into the bargain. Ideal for introducing colourful interest and air-purifying benefits to the home or office.
Please note our care tips below as these plants are prone to transit shock resulting in yellow patches forming on the foliage.
Philodendron erubescens Red Emerald Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Finished with the fading? This plant likes lots of bright indirect sunlight to grow and maintain its colouring. If you notice the red colour on its leaves start to dull, move to a brighter location.
Stop the spotting! It is normal for this plant to develop yellow spots on its leaves when it acclimatises to its new location, however, if full leaf yellowing occurs, it’s a watering issue.
Occasional wiping of leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust will keep your plant looking fresh and feeling fine.
Light
This Philodendron is happy in a shaded area but best in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves.
Watering
Keep the soil of your Red Emerald moist but allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly before re-watering. This plant is drought tolerant.
Temperature
Prefers average to warm household temperatures from 18-28°C and can handle as low as 12°C for short periods. Avoid cold draughts.
Humidity
The Red Emerald will do fine in normal home humidity but thrives in more humid environments. Consider misting occasionally for best results.
Feed
Apply a weak solution of liquid fertiliser two or three times during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
A moderate to fast-growing plant, the Red Emerald typically reaches an ultimate height of around 90 to 120cm indoors.
Toxicity
Philodendron are poisonous to humans and animals. Keep away from children and pets and take care when handling.
Air Purifying
Filters airborne toxins such as such as formaldehyde and benzene from the atmosphere and are part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Cultivar origin unknown. Philodendron are native to the West Indies and tropical rainforests of Central and South America.





















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