Our ultimate guide to philodendron joepii care and propagation…
Philodendron Joepii Care Summary
| Light needs: | Medium to bright indirect sunlight. |
| Watering needs: | Check weekly, water if most of the soil is dry. |
| Fertilizer: | A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. |
| Soil: | A well draining soil. |
| Humidity: | 60%. |
| Temperature: | 15-32°C (59-90°F). |
| Where to buy: | Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. |
| Common issues: | Yellowing, browning or dropping leaves from over watering. |
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Introduction
The Philodendron Joepii is named after the Dutch botanist Joep Moonen. It is a rare, tri-lobed, pointy-leaved green philodendron, only discovered as recently as 1991.
See also: Philodendron White Princess, Philodendron White Knight, Philodendron Gabby.
Light Needs
Medium to bright indirect sunlight is best.
How Often to Water
Check the plant every week, but only water it if the soil is mostly dry.
Philodendron Joepii Fertilizer
Philodendrons grow faster and fuller when fed. You can feed it a balanced feed once a month in the spring and summer.
Soil
The philodendron Joepii needs a well draining soil so it’s roots do not sit in water logged soil.
For more on Philodendron soil see our guide on what to buy or how to make your own: Philodendron Soil.
Tip: mix orchid bark, normal compost and perlite in equal parts for chunky well draining potting medium. This plant does not like a soggy bottom!
When To Repot
Repot it in spring to give it room for growth over the warmer months.
Philodendron Joepii Humidity
60% or even more is ideal. It will be ok in less, but a humidifier or daily misting will get the best out of this plant.
Temperature
15-32°C (59-90°F) is ideal. Don’t let them sit in cold drafts over winter and they’ll be ok in most homes.
How To Propagate Philodendron Joepii
I would propagate these in sphagnum moss for the best chance of success. The cutting should be cut with a clean knife and include a node and one leaf. It should be healthy too. It can be tempting to use the worst looking leaf for the cutting as you want to remove it from your plant, but you need a healthy cutting for the best chance of it rooting. Leave the cutting for half a day so the wounds by the nodes are fully calloused over, then plant it in a cup of moist sphagnum moss. It should start to root soon and be well rooted in under 3 months at which point you can move it to a soil mix or keep it in moss.
Is It Toxic To Cats?
They are mildly to moderately toxic to cats if eaten. Seek vets advice immediately if you think your pet has eaten any.
Is It A Climber Or Crawler?
The Philodendron Joepii is climbing philodendron.
Philodendron Joepii Tissue Culture
They are now produced in large numbers using tissue culture. They are now more wildly available, there are some tissue cultured Joepiis for sale on Etsy at the time of writing.
Philodendron Joepii Vs 69686
Both the philodendron joepii and the 69686 are similar looking with green tri-lobed leaves, but the joepii leaves are thinner and more intricate looking than the 69686.
Where To Buy
Try one of these Rare Plant Shops.
Philodendron Joepii Care FAQs and Common Problems
Overwatering causes a lot of common issues like yellowing, browning or dropping, all related to root rot from the plant sitting in soggy soil.
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