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Dec 24, 2013 3:36 PM CST
Name: Noel Calvert
Tumaco, Colombia-South America (Zone 13b)
A gringo?Where?(does a doubletake)
Hello Benny:
I would say this is a philodendron, needs more filtered light, and a lighter more airy substrate to grow in with a moss pole to grow up. The plant has air roots showing already which will let the plant climb given the chance. Less light will starve this juvenile plant to death with no benefits whatsoever.

Benny try a south facing window during the winter months, and take it outside into a slightly shaded area like a patio with an overhang during the summer.

Planting suggestions : coconut fiber & coir in hanging basket that allows for 100% drainage, or soil mix of 30% charcoal & bark, 30% composted leaves & other organic matter(coconut coir is ideal organic matter for this), & 40% basic soil mix with slow release fertilizer for leaf growth mixed in...best is something high in nitrogen, & medium on phosphorus & potassium. I use a 26/3/3 mix with micro nutrients. Since most of my plants now are Anthuriums, I have changed my mix to something else 20/30/10 with micros, but for Philos the above mentioned mix works well.

merry Christmas
Noel Calvert
GueCal Vivero Colombiano SAS
Kneel & swear fealty to the Lord Dragon, or you will be knelt! Mazrim Taim

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