The Red Sun Philodendron is a beautiful and vibrant addition to any houseplant collection. It's a plant that will keep your space colorful and vibrant. Also known as Philodendron Sun Red, it is a climbing plant that adds a beautiful tropical touch to any home. The Red Sun Philodendron is an upright, clumping plant whose large, oval, leathery leaves start off bright red, then burgundy or red-purple and eventually green when mature. This rare and unique Philodendron is a non-climbing upright bush which looks magnificent in a pot.
Sunlight
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun or low light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sick Plant Signs
Curling leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Mushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered
Loss of pigmentation on new growth: Not enough light
Leaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light