Philodendron Selloum Hope 17Ø 60cm

Pot diameter: 17cm

Care for Philodendron Selloum Hope

Philodendron Selloum Hope is a robust, non-climbing cultivar that brings a true jungle atmosphere into your home. It is loved for its giant, deeply lobed leaves with wavy edges. It grows more like a sprawling shrub and eventually develops a thick central stem that looks like a small trunk.

Watering

Hope drinks a bit more than common vining philodendrons, but still cannot tolerate wet feet.

When to water: Allow the substrate to dry out to approximately 1/3 to 1/2 depth of the pot.

Beware of extremes: Too much dryness will cause browning edges, while overwatering leads to yellowing lower leaves and root rot.

Water: Use room-temperature, standing water.

Light

This species requires a bit more light than its vining relatives to maintain a compact shape.

Placement: Bright, indirect light is ideal. It tolerates some morning or late afternoon sun well.

Lack of light: The leaves will have very long petioles, stretching towards the light, and may start to break under their own weight.

Rotation: Rotate the plant regularly so that it grows evenly and does not lean to one side.

Temperature and Air

Ideal temperature: 18–28 °C. It is a tropical plant, so be careful of drafts and frost from windows in winter.

Humidity: Hope is very resilient in this regard. It can handle normal room humidity around 40–50%, but if you provide more, it will reward you with larger and richer leaves.

Cleanliness: Large leaves act as dust collectors. Occasionally wipe them with a damp cloth or shower the plant with lukewarm water.

Fertilization and Growth

Fertilization: Since it produces a lot of green mass, it needs energy. From spring to autumn, fertilize every 14 days with liquid fertilizer for green plants.

Space: Remember that Hope does not grow upwards with a pole, but spreads out to the sides. It needs enough space around it for its leaves to stand out.

Substrate

It needs a mixture that retains moisture but also drains excess water quickly.

Composition: A mix of quality potting soil for houseplants, perlite, and pieces of pine bark.

Drainage: A layer of expanded clay (leca) at the bottom of the pot is essential so that the roots do not sit in water.