Philodendron Squamiferum Care

Philodendron Squamiferum are quite slow growers so there will be periods of time where you don’t see any growth at all. However, if there is no growth during spring and summer then your plant might be pot-bound. Inspect the root system to see whether it needs an upgrade in pot size.

Brown leaf tips on a Philodendron Squamiferum are often caused by a lack of humidity. Make sure you are misting your plant a few times each week as well as using a humidifier to increase the humidity level.

If your Philodendron Squamiferum has brown or black leaves then you are probably overwatering your plant. If there isn’t enough drainage (eg. the drainage holes are blocked by clumps of soil) or you are simply overwatering each time then the roots on your Philodendron Squamiferum will begin to rot. This means your plant can no longer get all the water and nutrients it needs and the leaves will go brown or black. Replace the waterlogged soil with fresh potting mix and trim away the worst affected roots and leaves to prevent any more brown leaves from developing on your Philodendron Squamiferum.

Philodendron Squamiferum plants often develop yellow leaves if they are being overwatered. They are a little bit more sensitive to overwatering compared to a lot of other plants so it’s important you allow the potting mix to fully dry out between waterings to prevent yellow leaves.

If there isn’t an issue with watering, then we recommend giving your plant a thorough once over to spot any pests (or signs of pests) as yellow leaves can also be an indicator of an infestation.

If your Philodendron Squamiferum is only developing a few yellow leaves each year, and the rate of yellowing isn’t increasing, then it might simply be natural ageing. It’s normal for your Philodendron Squamiferum to drop a few of its oldest leaves and these will often turn yellow before falling off your plant.

Watering and temperature shock are the most common reasons why Philodendron Squamiferum plants lose their leaves. We recommend investing in both a digital thermometer and moisture meter to keep track of moisture and temperature levels around your plant and these will go a long way to fixing any issues before it’s causing your Philodendron Squamiferum to lose leaves.

If your Philodendron Squamiferum is only losing a leaf or two every year, then it might just be natural ageing. These leaves will often turn yellow before falling off the plant. Usually, when your Philodendron Squamiferum is losing leaves due to natural ageing, it’s the lowest and oldest leaves that fall from your plant.

If your Philodendron Squamiferum is drooping then this often means there is an issue with watering. This can be both underwatering and overwatering as both extremes impact the roots’ ability to take up needed oxygen, moisture and nutrients for your plant which will cause it to droop.

If you can’t seem to find a problem with how you are watering your Philodendron Squamiferum, then it might also be cold temperatures that is causing your plant to droop down.

Curling leaves can be a bit of a tricky one to diagnose on Philodendron Squamiferum plants as there are quite a few causes; low humidity, underwatering, cold temperatures, direct sunlight and pests.

We recommend going through each issue one by one to see what is causing the leaves on your Philodendron Squamiferum to curl.