Philodendron Jungle Fever
A variegated Philodendron with splashy green and yellow patterns, grown as a collector's houseplant for its striking foliage and air-cleansing abilities.
Habit
Perennial Vine
Height
1-2m+
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Airy, Well-drained
Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Horticultural Hybrid
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Aroid Mix
Fertilizers
Balanced
Watering
Let top inch dry
Plant Weight
1-4 kg
Flowering Time
Rare indoors
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.6
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Air purification, enhances indoor aesthetics and well-being.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat/coco, 30% perlite/pumice, 30% orchid bark.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during growing season with a balanced liquid feed.
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf edge scorch, leaf deformation, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain bright indirect light with good air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root issues
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.