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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: PhilodendronSpecies: s
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McColley Philodendron
Philodendron s 'McColley'
Cultivar: McColley
The McColley Philodendron features sturdy, upright growth with glossy leaves that emerge in warm shades of copper or bronze-red before maturing into a rich, deep green. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for tabletops, desks, or as a decorative accent in bright, indirect light environments. This Philodendron is appreciated by growers for its durability and the elegant color transformation it brings to indoor spaces.
A compact, vibrant Philodendron known for its striking, evolving foliage colors that mature from bronze-red to deep olive green. This variety is highly valued as an attractive, manageable indoor foliage specimen.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Bright, indirect light is best; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; ensure the soil remains moist but never soggy.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12 (usually grown as a houseplant)
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Growth habit
upright, self-heading
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Avoid cold drafts and maintain consistent, moderate humidity levels to encourage the best foliage color and health. Wipe leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F; protect from temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its attractive, persistent foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light is best; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once a month during the growing season; withhold fertilizer during winter months.
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Pruning
Prune away dead or damaged leaves at the base of the stem to maintain a neat appearance.
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Care notes
Avoid cold drafts and maintain consistent, moderate humidity levels to encourage the best foliage color and health. Wipe leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
upright, self-heading
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its attractive, persistent foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (usually grown as a houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F; protect from temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; ensure the soil remains moist but never soggy.
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Soil
Use a well-draining, airy potting mix, such as one amended with perlite, orchid bark, or peat moss.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with drainage holes and use a quality indoor potting mix.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, ovate leaves, bronze-red to deep green, firm texture.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad and glossy with smooth margins; coloration transitions from copper-bronze in juvenile stages to deep dark green at maturity.
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Fruit Flower Look
Insignificant, rare spathe-like bloom.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are infrequent and typically not a feature of juvenile or indoor-grown specimens.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, non-climbing growth habit; avoid depicting this as a vining Philodendron.
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Mature Plant Look
Compact, upright, bushy tropical foliage plant with dark glossy leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Sturdy, central stem with broad, glossy, ovate-lanceolate leaves arranged in a rosette or upright pattern.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant form is upright and bushy rather than trailing or climbing.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a McColley Philodendron need? It thrives in bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Can I grow this plant in a container? Yes, it is perfectly suited for containers with good drainage. How often should I water? Water when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. Is this a vining plant? No, it is a self-heading variety that maintains an upright, bushy habit.
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Root Look
Healthy, fibrous white roots visible within the plug matrix.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining potting soil with visible perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with several compact leaves in a root-bound starter plug.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves may show more intense reddish-bronze hues compared to the deeper green of older, mature foliage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow McColley Philodendron. This is McColley Philodendron, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking variety become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor foliage environment you want to create. Focus on its vibrant leaves that transition beautifully from a warm bronze-red to a deep, sophisticated olive green as they mature. Simply establish your starter plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a final container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Philodendron McColley Philodendron Houseplants Indoor Gardening Tropical Plants Foliage Plants Agardeni Container Gardening Plant Care
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Youtube Video Summary
The McColley Philodendron is an elegant, compact foliage plant that transitions from deep bronze to dark green as it matures. Its sturdy, upright growth makes it an ideal addition to any indoor space.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Vibrant McColley Philodendron
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