Philodendron pedatum Florida Beauty - Bare Bottom Baby

Philodendron pedatum ‘Florida Beauty’ – Bare Bottom Baby

Description

Philodendron pedatum ‘Florida Beauty’ is a striking hybrid known for its deeply lobed, sculptural foliage splashed with creamy white, mint, and lime variegation. Each leaf displays its own unique marbling pattern, creating a living work of art. This variety has a climbing habit and matures into an elegant, architectural specimen that adds a lush, tropical feel to any indoor collection.

The Bare Bottom Baby refers to this plant being a freshly rooted in plug trays. 

Care Plan

Light:
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can burn the variegated sections. Too little light will reduce variegation and slow growth.

Water:
Keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy. Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows.

Humidity:
Thrives in high humidity (60%+). Mist occasionally or place near a humidifier or grouped plants to maintain consistent moisture in the air.

Temperature:
Prefers warm conditions between 20–28°C. Protect from cold drafts and avoid temperatures below 15°C.

Soil:
Use a chunky, well-draining mix such as aroid blend with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir to ensure aeration and prevent root rot.

Fertiliser:
Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding during winter.

Growth Habit:
This Philodendron is a climber and will appreciate a support pole or moss totem to encourage larger, more mature leaves as it grows.