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Philodendron 'Red Sun'
Cultivar: Red Sun
Philodendron 'Red Sun' is a compact cultivar featuring ovate leaves that emerge in brilliant shades of red and bronze before deepening to a rich, dark green at maturity. This tropical plant maintains a tidy, upright habit, making it perfectly suited for containers or indoor display. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, providing year-round visual interest.
Philodendron 'Red Sun' is a striking tropical plant prized for its glossy, deep reddish-bronze foliage that matures into a deep green. It makes a beautiful addition to indoor collections as an upright, foliage-focused accent.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
Hardiness
10-12
Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical foliage plant.
Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Provide consistent humidity and bright, indirect light to maintain the vibrant coloration of new growth.
Prefers warm temperatures above 60F; protect from drafts and cold snaps.
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its distinctive ornamental foliage.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light.
Growth rate
Moderate.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
Pruning
Trim yellow or damaged lower leaves at the base of the stem to maintain a clean appearance.
Care notes
Provide consistent humidity and bright, indirect light to maintain the vibrant coloration of new growth.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical foliage plant.
Spacing
2-3 feet apart.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its distinctive ornamental foliage.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
10-12
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures above 60F; protect from drafts and cold snaps.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix.
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Excellent for container growing in indoor environments with moderate to high humidity.
Family
Araceae
Foliage Look
Glossy, ovate leaves, bronze-red new growth, dark green mature foliage, thick leathery texture.
Foliage Rules
Leaves are ovate and glossy; coloration progresses from intense bronze-red in new growth to dark green as they age.
Fruit Flower Look
No fruit or flowers.
Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers or fruit; focus on foliage display.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the upright, non-vining, clumping structure; avoid depicting as a climbing vine.
Mature Plant Look
Compact, upright, clumping Philodendron with multi-toned red and green glossy leaves.
Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with large, glossy, leathery leaves ranging from bronze-red to deep green.
Morphology Rules
Ensure leaves appear robust and glossy with deep color saturation consistent with Philodendron hybrid traits.
Plant Faqs
How much light does a Red Sun Philodendron need? Provide bright, indirect light to keep the leaves vibrant. Is this plant safe for pets? No, Philodendrons are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. How large does this plant get? It typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and width when mature. Does it need high humidity? It appreciates moderate to high humidity but will tolerate average home levels.
Root Look
White, healthy, fibrous roots typical of a well-established plug.
Soil Look
Dark, moist, well-draining organic potting medium.
Starter Stage
Small, young plant in a plug tray with emerging ovate leaves showing bronze or red hues.
Starter Stage Morphology
Compact, soft stems with foliage exhibiting immature color traits; root system filling the plug cell.
Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Sun Philodendron. This is Red Sun Philodendron, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Red Sun Philodendron become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its glossy, ovate foliage that emerges in brilliant shades of bronze and red before maturing to a deep, sophisticated green. Establish your starter plant by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then later move it to an appropriate final container or growing location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Learn about the striking Philodendron 'Red Sun', a compact tropical houseplant known for its evolving bronze-red and dark green foliage. This guide covers the basics of caring for this beautiful ornamental to help it thrive in your indoor space.
Youtube Video Title
Growing the Vibrant Philodendron 'Red Sun' Tropical Foliage
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