Phyllotaenium lindenii 'Mint' 75mm Pot

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Phyllotaenium care (general growing guide)

Phyllotaenium is an aroid genus (many plants were previously sold as Caladium), so their care is very similar to tropical foliage plants like Philodendrons and Aglaonemas.

Light

• Bright indirect light is best
• Tolerates medium light, but growth slows
• Avoid harsh afternoon sun which can scorch leaves

Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy
• Water when the top 2–4 cm of soil dries out
• Don’t let it sit in water — they can rot if kept too wet

A good rule: slightly moist > constantly wet.

Soil

Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix, for example:

• Indoor potting mix or coco peat
• Perlite or pumice
• Orchid bark/chunky bark

Example mix:
50% premium potting mix + 25% perlite + 25% bark

Humidity

• Prefers higher humidity (50%+)
• Will grow in normal indoor humidity but usually looks better with extra moisture in the air

Temperature

• Likes warmth: 18–30°C
• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below ~12–15°C

Fertiliser

• Feed during active growth (spring/summer)
• Use a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–4 weeks, or slow-release granules

Common problems

Yellow leaves

• Usually overwatering or poor drainage

Brown crispy edges

• Low humidity, underwatering, or fertiliser burn

Droopy leaves

• Often thirsty, but can also mean root issues from staying too wet