how to care for rare red sun philodendron Philodendron ‘Sun Red’ – Vibrant Red-Tinted New Growth

how to care for rare red sun philodendron Philodendron ‘Sun Red’ – Vibrant Red-Tinted New GrowthAdd a burst of color to your indoor jungle with Philodendron Sun Red. Fresh leaves emerge blazing red before maturing into lush, deep greencreating a living gradient that evolves over time. Its compact, upright habit makes it perfect for desks, shelves, or as a tabletop focal point. Stunning New Growth: Bright crimson foliage on emerging leaves fades to rich emerald, offering continuous visual interest. Compact & Upright: Reaches 1218 tall at

Add a burst of color to your indoor jungle with Philodendron ‘Sun Red.’ Fresh leaves emerge blazing red before maturing into lush, deep green—creating a living gradient that evolves over time. Its compact, upright habit makes it perfect for desks, shelves, or as a tabletop focal point.

• Stunning New Growth: Bright crimson foliage on emerging leaves fades to rich emerald, offering continuous visual interest.
• Compact & Upright: Reaches 12–18″ tall at maturity, ideal for small spaces and container displays.
• Easy Care: Thrives in bright, indirect to medium light; water when the top 1″ of soil dries.
• Durable Aroid: A hardy cultivar that tolerates average home humidity and temperatures from 65–80°F.
• Straight from the Grower: Ships in a 4″ nursery pot with drainage—ready to style in your favorite decorative planter.

Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Philodendron selloum ‘Sun Red’
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Modern cultivar selected for its red juvenile foliage

Care Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect or medium light; avoid scorching direct sun (old leaves may show light bleaching).
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged—allow the top inch to dry between waterings.
• Humidity: Adapts to normal home levels; benefits from occasional misting.
• Temperature: Best in 65–80°F (18–27°C); protect from drafts and dips below 60°F.
• Soil: Use a well-draining aroid or houseplant mix with perlite or orchid bark.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer.
• Propagation: Easily propagated via stem cuttings with aerial roots or nodes.
• Toxicity: Toxic if ingested—keep out of reach of pets and children.

Note: Slight sun bleaching on older leaves can occur if exposed to stronger light—this is normal and does not harm the plant.