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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Philodendron
Cultivar
Imperial Red Philodendron
Philodendron 'Imperial Red'
Cultivar: Imperial Red
This Philodendron cultivar is prized for its bold, clumping growth habit and intense leaf coloration. The leaves transition from vibrant coppery-red when young to a lush, dark green-maroon as they mature, adding significant visual depth to indoor collections. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a low-maintenance, high-impact tropical statement plant.
Philodendron 'Imperial Red' is a stunning tropical foliage plant known for its dramatic, glossy leaves that emerge bright red and mature into a deep, dark burgundy-bronze.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light.
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Water
Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-11
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Provide consistent warmth and avoid cold drafts. The deep leaf color is best maintained in bright, indirect light; overly dark conditions may cause the plant to lose its deep red tones.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor container settings; grown primarily for its decorative foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season, approximately once a month.
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Pruning
Prune away yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base to encourage tidy growth.
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Care notes
Provide consistent warmth and avoid cold drafts. The deep leaf color is best maintained in bright, indirect light; overly dark conditions may cause the plant to lose its deep red tones.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical.
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart for mass plantings or individual container displays.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor container settings; grown primarily for its decorative foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-11
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy, peat or coco-coir based potting mix.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers as it maintains a manageable, clumping form compared to vining philodendrons.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, broad, leathery leaves with a smooth texture and rich reddish-bronze to deep maroon color palette.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad, ovate, and glossy; new growth should display reddish-bronze tones while older leaves should be dark.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on starter or juvenile plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumping, upright habit; do not depict as vining or trailing.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, upright, bushy tropical plant with dark, dramatic, waxy foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Features large, leathery, broad leaves in a basal rosette pattern; colors darken from deep red to dark burgundy-green.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant maintains a rosette-like clumping structure without visible long vining stems.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Philodendron 'Imperial Red' need? It thrives in bright, indirect light to keep its deep leaf colors vibrant. Is this plant safe for pets? Philodendrons are toxic to pets if ingested. How large does it grow? It typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and width. Does this plant need high humidity? While it appreciates extra humidity, it adapts well to average household humidity levels.
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Root Look
Healthy white to light brown fibrous roots within a small starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining organic soil medium.
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Starter Stage
Compact starter plant with small, ovate leaves showing reddish-bronze hues.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, tighter, and often exhibit a brighter red or pink-tinted new growth compared to mature foliage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Imperial Red Philodendron. This is Imperial Red Philodendron, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor plant collection you want to create. Notice the striking, glossy leaves that transition from a brilliant red on the new growth to a deep, dark burgundy as they mature. Start by repotting your starter plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix to establish the plant before moving it to its final container. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Philodendron 'Imperial Red' is a standout tropical plant known for its dramatic shift from bright red new growth to deep, dark burgundy foliage. Perfect for indoor collections, this clumping variety offers an easy-care, high-impact aesthetic for any home.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Philodendron 'Imperial Red' | Agardeni
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