ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Philodendron

Cultivar

Red Sun Philodendron

Philodendron 'Red Sun'

Cultivar: Red Sun

Philodendron 'Red Sun' is a compact cultivar featuring ovate leaves that emerge in brilliant shades of red and bronze before deepening to a rich, dark green at maturity. This tropical plant maintains a tidy, upright habit, making it perfectly suited for containers or indoor display. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, providing year-round visual interest.

Philodendron 'Red Sun' is a striking tropical plant prized for its glossy, deep reddish-bronze foliage that matures into a deep green. It makes a beautiful addition to indoor collections as an upright, foliage-focused accent.

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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

Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

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Mature size

2-3 feet tall and wide

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Hardiness

10-12

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Growth habit

Upright, clumping tropical foliage plant.

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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 humidity and bright, indirect light to maintain the vibrant coloration of new growth.

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Climate note

Prefers warm temperatures above 60F; protect from drafts and cold snaps.

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Flower / fruit

Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its distinctive ornamental foliage.

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

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.

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Pruning

Trim yellow or damaged lower leaves at the base of the stem to maintain a clean appearance.

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Care notes

Provide consistent humidity and bright, indirect light to maintain the vibrant coloration of new growth.

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 foliage plant.

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Spacing

2-3 feet apart.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its distinctive ornamental foliage.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

10-12

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Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures above 60F; protect from drafts and cold snaps.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-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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Container Growing

Excellent for container growing in indoor environments with moderate to high humidity.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Glossy, ovate leaves, bronze-red new growth, dark green mature foliage, thick leathery texture.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves are ovate and glossy; coloration progresses from intense bronze-red in new growth to dark green as they age.

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Fruit Flower Look

No fruit or flowers.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Do not depict flowers or fruit; focus on foliage display.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the upright, non-vining, clumping structure; avoid depicting as a climbing vine.

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Mature Plant Look

Compact, upright, clumping Philodendron with multi-toned red and green glossy leaves.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Upright, clumping habit with large, glossy, leathery leaves ranging from bronze-red to deep green.

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Morphology Rules

Ensure leaves appear robust and glossy with deep color saturation consistent with Philodendron hybrid traits.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does a Red Sun Philodendron need? Provide bright, indirect light to keep the leaves vibrant. Is this plant safe for pets? No, Philodendrons are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. How large does this plant get? It typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and width when mature. Does it need high humidity? It appreciates moderate to high humidity but will tolerate average home levels.

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Root Look

White, healthy, fibrous roots typical of a well-established plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, moist, well-draining organic potting medium.

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Starter Stage

Small, young plant in a plug tray with emerging ovate leaves showing bronze or red hues.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Compact, soft stems with foliage exhibiting immature color traits; root system filling the plug cell.

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Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Sun Philodendron. This is Red Sun Philodendron, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Red Sun Philodendron become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its glossy, ovate foliage that emerges in brilliant shades of bronze and red before maturing to a deep, sophisticated green. Establish your starter plant by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then later move it to an appropriate final container or growing location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Philodendron Philodendron Red Sun Tropical Plants Houseplants Agardeni Foliage Plants Indoor Gardening Container Gardening Starter Plants

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Youtube Video Summary

Learn about the striking Philodendron 'Red Sun', a compact tropical houseplant known for its evolving bronze-red and dark green foliage. This guide covers the basics of caring for this beautiful ornamental to help it thrive in your indoor space.

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Youtube Video Title

Growing the Vibrant Philodendron 'Red Sun' Tropical Foliage

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