Philodendron 'Cherry Red'

Philodendron 'Cherry Red' is a decorative tropical variety prized for the striking contrast between its young leaves in shades of red, copper, bronze, and burgundy and its mature leaves, which gradually turn green. The color change as the leaves mature gives the plant a dynamic and highly attractive appearance.

It has a compact to medium habit and orderly growth, making it suitable for bright interiors, Araceae collections, and modern arrangements.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Trade name: Philodendron 'Cherry Red'
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: tropical perennial, grown for its foliage
• Habit: compact to medium
• Leaves: large, smooth, glossy
• Young leaf color: red, copper, bronze, burgundy
• Mature leaf color: green, sometimes with residual bronze tones
• Growth: moderate
• Use: houseplant, Philodendron collections, tropical and contemporary decor

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; sufficient light helps young leaves develop more intense colors
• Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry slightly on the surface between waterings
• Substrate: very airy and well-drained
• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: prefers approximately 18-28°C
• Winter: reduce watering as growth slows
• Fertilizing: moderate, during the active growing period
• Cold resistance: does not tolerate low temperatures or frost

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera & Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure ensures excellent drainage, aeration, and optimal moisture retention.

➡️ View product: https://secretgarden.ro/products/substrat-monstera

✨ What makes it special

• young leaves in intense shades of red and copper
• striking contrast between new and mature leaves
• tropical and elegant appearance
• compact form, easy to incorporate into interiors
• decorative foliage all year round
• suitable for Philodendron collections

📌 Note: The shade of young leaves may naturally vary depending on light, plant age, and growing conditions. New leaves may have different shades of red, burgundy, bronze, or copper, and gradually change to green as they mature.

Shape, size, and color intensity may vary from one specimen to another.

The leaves may have small spots, bends, scratches, or dry edges caused by growth, handling, or transport, which do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot approx. 20 cm