Philodendron Jungle Boogie
Philodendron Jungle Boogie
Philodendron 'Jungle Boogie'
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Difficulty — BeginnerWhat a name, and what a plant to bear it! The Jungle Boogie sports long, narrow, serrated leaves with a saw-toothed edge that gives her a wild, untamed silhouette quite unlike the rounded philodendrons. New growth emerges in coppery red before settling to deep green. She is bold, easy, and full of character.
Notes on Cultivation
☀Light
Bright, indirect light keeps her foliage dense and her serrated edges crisp. She tolerates medium light but grows more open and leggy in it, so a luminous position shows her at her best.
❦Water
Water when the top inch or two of soil dries. She likes even moisture during growth yet will not abide wet feet, so a freely draining pot is essential.
☁Humidity
She is content in average humidity but, being a true tropical, grows more lushly with a little extra. A nearby humidifier in dry winter rooms is appreciated.
✵Temperature
Keep her between 65 and 85 Fahrenheit, and never below 55. Cold draughts will check her growth and spoil her vigour.
❧Soil
A chunky, well-draining aroid mix suits her climbing roots. Bark and perlite keep the mix open and guard against rot.
❀Fertilizing
Feed monthly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser to support her steady production of those handsome serrated leaves.
✿Propagation
Propagate from stem cuttings with a node, rooting readily in water or moist mix. She establishes quickly and grows on with enthusiasm.
Field Observations
Her coppery-red new leaves are one of her chief delights — a well-fed, well-lit plant produces them more vividly, so reward her and she will put on a show.
She has a self-heading, mounding habit rather than a long trailing one, making her a tidy and sculptural choice for a tabletop or plant stand.
— faithfully recorded by Mr. Phileas Plant
