Philodendron ‘Black Cardinal’ has blackish green broad oval leaves. On the other hand when new leaves emerge they are initially a burgundy red but as they mature they become a dark green. As the leaves mature it will turn to almost black

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Philodendrons are typically vines or non-vining forms, such as P. bipinnatifidum, that develop thick stems that can be almost vining or trunk-like.Black Cardinal neither vines nor stems. It will remains “self-heading,” meaning mounding and basal.

basic care for black cardinal

POTTING MIX
Philodendrons do best in loose, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. They will grow in 100% sphagnum peat moss. Soilless mixtures such as peat-vermiculite or peat-perlite are also satisfactory.
WATER
When growing philodendron plants, allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. The length of your index finger to the first knuckle is about an inch, so inserting your finger into the soil is a good way to check the moisture level. Droopy leaves can mean that the plant is getting too much or not enough water. But the leaves recover quickly when you correct the watering schedule.
SUNLIGHT
Set the Philodendron in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Find a position near a window where the sun’s rays never actually touch the foliage. While it’s normal for older leaves to yellow, if this happens to several leaves at the same time, the plant may be getting too much light. On the other hand, if the stems are long and leggy with several inches between leaves, the plant probably isn’t getting enough light
FERTILIZER
Feed philodendron houseplants with a balanced liquid foliage houseplant fertilizer that contains macro-nutrients. Water the plant with the fertilizer monthly in spring and summer and every six to eight weeks in fall and winter. Slow growth and small leaf size is the plant’s way of telling you that it isn’t getting enough fertilizer. Pale new leaves usually indicate that the plant isn’t getting enough calcium and magnesium, which are essential micro-nutrients for philodendrons.
TEMPERATURE
The ideal temperature for a philodendron is between 65 – 78°F during the day, and around 60°F at night.
TOXICITY
Philodendron should not be consumed by animals or humans. Lacy tree philodendrons are toxic to cats and dogs. Being educated on poisonous plants can help you avoid any accidents all the while enjoying your greenery.
PEST PROBLEMS
Philodendron are not prone to insects, but you may encounter aphids and mealybugs. You can wipe off mealybugs with cotton balls dipped in rubbing alcohol. Periodically showering the plant with water and applying insecticidal soap will help keep pests at bay.

Good soil and dappled shade or bright indirect light in a frost-free climate.Black cardinal happy with high heat and humidity. On the other hand black cardinal tolerant of the relative coolness and low humidity. Therefore, it will be perfect for indoor plant. 

If light is insufficient, green can suffuse the colouring, and the philodendron growth can become scandent as the plant searches for more light.  However If the light is too strong or direct sunlight, the foliage can scorch.  Although full or mid-day sun is likely to fry the foliage, dappled sun or full morning or late-day sun will help the plant maintain maximal colouring.  

how to propagate philodendron black cardinal?

how to propagate philodendron black cardinal?

you can propagate philodendron black cardinal by using this method
1)By division,
2)by rooting sections of the stem,
3)tissue culture.  how to propagate black cardinal?

Black Cardinal’ isn’t known to flower, and even if it did, the plant is such a complex hybrid that the seeds wouldn’t come true, or even close. so propagate black cardinal by using seeds are quite hard

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5 Comments

David Hare · February 13, 2020 at 1:54 am

I’ve never seen a Philodendron ‘Black Cardinal’ and found one today. Thank you for the culture tips and your links to other articles. I grow a few other philodendrons like Brasil already. My original plan was to put this on a moss pole but it doesn’t look like this plant grows that way. If you have suggestions, please let me know. Thanks again for all the info.
Dave

    philodendron · February 13, 2020 at 2:21 am

    you need to tied up the philodendron brasil to the moss pool.for stater you need to guide to the moss pool 😉

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