Description

 

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🌿 Philodendron Moonshine – Description

Philodendron Moonshine is a rare and highly attractive hybrid philodendron known for its silvery-green to lime-green foliage with a soft metallic sheen. The leaves are narrow, elongated, and slightly pointed, giving the plant a modern and elegant look. This easy-to-grow aroid develops fuller and bushier growth with time and is perfect for indoor décor and collectors.

• Botanical Name: Philodendron Moonshine
• Plant Type: Tropical aroid, evergreen
• Leaf Color: Silver-green / lime-green with glossy sheen
• Growth Habit: Upright and slightly trailing with maturity
• Mature Size: 60–90 cm tall in ideal conditions
• Toxicity: Toxic if ingested (keep away from pets and children)

This plant thrives indoors and is appreciated for its subtle, luminous leaves and low maintenance needs.

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🌱 Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Avoid direct afternoon sunlight as it may fade or scorch leaves.
• Can tolerate medium light but may lose its silvery coloration.

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry.
• Likes evenly moist soil but not soggy.
• Reduce watering in winter.
• Overwatering can cause root rot and yellowing leaves.

🪴 Soil

• Use a well-draining aroid mix such as:
  • cocopeat + perlite + bark + compost
• Avoid compact or clay-heavy soil.

💨 Humidity

• Prefers 50%+ humidity.
• Good for indoor conditions.
• Mist occasionally or place near a humidifier in dry seasons.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18°C – 28°C.
• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C.

🌱 Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced NPK liquid fertilizer once monthly during spring and summer.
• Avoid strong fertilizers—mild feeding helps maintain leaf sheen.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim leggy stems to encourage bushier growth.
• Wipe leaves to remove dust and enhance shine.

🌼 Propagation

• Easy to propagate through:
  • stem cuttings
  • node cuttings
• Best done during warm months.

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🐛 Common Problems

• Yellow leaves → overwatering
• Leggy stems → low light
• Brown leaf tips → low humidity or underwatering
• Faded color → too much sun

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🌟 Highlights for Alans Garden

• Stunning silver-green foliage
• Low maintenance
• Great indoor plant
• Aesthetic and collectible aroid

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