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Philodendron consanguineum Care Guide
Care guide for Philodendron consanguineum: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Donald McAninch · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Philodendron consanguineum is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (30-60%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is..
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