Philodendron x 'Pluto'
Native range: Horticultural hybrid (derived from tropical American species)
Known names: Pluto Philodendron
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10 (30-40°F) to 11, protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
Mature Size: 3'-5' tall, 3'-4' wide (moderate grower, typically adding 6"-12" per year)
Light: Morning sun, half day sun, dappled light, frosted window
Water: Allow top 1"-2" of soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil: Rich, loose, highly organic, and well-draining potting mix with added pumice or perlite
Dormancy Period: Winter (growth slows down significantly)
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot, shipped bare root.
 
Philodendron x 'Pluto' features deeply lobed, glossy green leaves with deeply cut, and undulating margin, emerging in distinct bronze to coppery tones before maturing to deep green. It produces an upright to sprawling stem. In cultivation, it requires a site with morning sun, half day sun, dappled light, frosted window and a rich, well-draining organic potting mix.