{"product_id":"philodendron-imperial-red-philodendron-imperial-rouge","title":"Philodendron 'Imperial Red' (Red imperial philodendron) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"philodendron-imperial-red\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍷 Chocolate-burgundy foliage • ❤️ Bright red petioles • 🌿 Dense, upright rosette • 🪴 No stake, no vine • ⛅ Bright light or partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a dense rosette of large oval leaves in deep burgundy with chocolate highlights, borne on bright red petioles. Each new leaf emerges ruby red, then darkens over a few weeks. A hybrid derived from species of the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the self-supporting \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/philodendron\"\u003ephilodendrons\u003c\/a\u003e: it does not climb and maintains a neat silhouette without a stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDelivered at 60 cm tall, it brings a dark, warm touch among green foliage. It is one of the easiest colorful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grandes-plantes-plantes-xxl\"\u003elarge indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e: it tolerates partial shade and can withstand a forgotten watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-philodendron\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich philodendron should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosette-form philodendrons in the catalog, according to the desired color and size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large chocolate-burgundy leaves on red petioles, H60 cm. The medium size with dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-imperial-green-philodendron-imperial-vert\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Green'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same silhouette, glossy green leaves, H65 cm. The green version, perfect for pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-congo-red-27cm-80cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves with burgundy highlights, H80 cm. The larger size for a more imposing effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-prince-of-orange\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Prince of Orange'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — copper-orange young leaves that turn green with age. For a brighter color in a compact size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTo compare all the shapes and colors of philodendrons, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/philodendron-guide-complet-varietes-entretien\"\u003ecomplete philodendron varieties guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight creates the color: the more indirect light the Imperial Red receives, the more its leaves retain their burgundy-red hue. In partial shade, they turn more bronze-green, a balance explored in detail in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably bright and indirect, partial shade accepted; direct afternoon sun burns dark leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bright entryway, next to a sofa or a curtained glass door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e between 18 and 27 °C, never below 15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e radiators, air conditioning directed at the plant, and cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn front of a light-colored, white, or beige wall, its dark foliage stands out like a graphic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thick leaves and central stem store the water: it tolerates being forgotten far better than overwatering. Low leaves that turn yellow almost always indicate soil that is too wet, as explained in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — when the first 3 to 4 centimeters of potting soil are dry, about once a week in summer and every two to three weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature; empty the saucer after 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for green plants, once a month from spring to the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every three or four weeks: dust quickly shows on dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every two to three years in spring, in a pot 3 to 5 cm wider; follow our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/rempotage-des-plantes-dinterieur-quand-comment-et-dans-quoi-rempoter-guide-complet\"\u003ehouseplant repotting\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe oldest leaves at the base naturally turn yellow from time to time: cut them off at the stem, as this is the normal renewal of the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts burgundy foliage warms up a corner of green plants and pairs well with purple or pinkish foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a red and green duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-imperial-green-philodendron-imperial-vert\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Green'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same silhouette, with two colors that complement each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the purple tones,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-magenta\"\u003eDracaena marginata 'Magenta'\u003c\/a\u003e — its slender purple-edged leaves add height and echo the color of the petioles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress up the base,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-medallion-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea Medallion\u003c\/a\u003e — its patterned leaves with purple undersides tie in with the philodendron's burgundy color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/elho-vibes-fold-22cm-blanc-cache-pot-design\"\u003ewhite Elho Vibes Fold Ø22 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its faceted white finish highlights the dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTo balance a dark arrangement, add a plant with light foliage such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aglaonema-stripes\"\u003eAglaonema 'Stripes'\u003c\/a\u003e, whose silver stripes brighten the overall look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove it closer to the light if it turns green:\u003c\/strong\u003e new leaves that are greener rather than red signal a lack of light. Move it toward a window, without direct sun, to restore its burgundy color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the pot each month:\u003c\/strong\u003e a regular quarter-turn keeps the rosette symmetrical, as the leaves always orient themselves toward the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow down in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e space out waterings and stop fertilizing from October to March, as reminded by our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-dinterieur-en-hiver-comment-les-aider-a-survivre-et-meme-prosperer-pendant-les-mois-froids\"\u003e5 steps for helping indoor plants survive and even thrive during the cold months\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Imperial Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Imperial Philodendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid of species from tropical South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright rosette, self-supporting, no stake required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 to 100 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light, partial shade tolerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, let the potting soil dry out to a depth of 3 to 4 cm between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e potting soil for green plants, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, chocolate burgundy, red petioles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children (calcium oxalates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the intensity of the red and the number of leaves naturally vary according to the plant's light exposure and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278088708361,"sku":"56730","price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_e33ba188-a108-4191-978c-aeca7282df5b.jpg?v=1791998173","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/philodendron-imperial-red-imperial-red-philodendron","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}