How to Get a Philodendron Selloum to Grow Fast

Provide ideal growing conditions for the fastest growth of the Philodendron. Plant it in equal parts potting soil, sand and peat. Place the plant at the same level in the new pot as it was in the nursery pot.

Water the plant when the soil drys out in the top 2 to 3 inches and keep it evenly moist. Do not allow the soil to become soggy and saturated or the plant will suffer. In winter, reduce watering by half when the plant is not actively growing. Increase water again in spring through fall for best growth.

Use a plant mister daily on interior plant leaves to provide humidity. The plant needs to be placed in a medium light area. Ideal light levels are 47 to 70 percent shade.

Keep temperatures at 70 to 80 degrees F. Use a heater if necessary to keep the area where the plant is growing warm. Nighttime temperatures need to be maintained at 60 degrees.

Fertilize the plant four weeks after potting it up. Use a liquid fertilizer applied at the rate recommended by the manufacturer. Water it in well until moisture leaches out the drainage holes to incorporate it with the soil and prevent fertilizer burn.

Wipe the leaves when they get dusty with a piece of lambs wool. This will encourage moisture intake by the stoma or pores in the leaves. Moisture and heat are the most important conditions to control when growing Philodendron selloum.