{"product_id":"philodendron-painted-lady-house-plant-12cm-pot","title":"20 - 30cm Philodendron Painted Lady House Plant 12cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"432\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Painted Lady' is a highly sought-after climbing philodendron with bright, almost neon foliage and contrasting pinkish stems. New leaves emerge a vivid yellow-green with darker green speckling and mottling across the surface, giving the impression that each leaf has been lightly painted by hand. As the foliage matures it deepens slightly, but still retains its marbled, lime-green appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eThe stems and petioles are flushed pink to peach, which adds even more colour and contrast. The leaves are elongated and slightly glossy, becoming larger and more dramatic as the plant matures and climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"816\"\u003ePhilodendron ‘Painted Lady’ is a vigorous climber and grows best with a moss pole or support. Indoors it can eventually reach well over 1m tall when given the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eIts bright chartreuse foliage would fit beautifully into your Variegated Houseplant Collection, whilst the pink stems also complement the plants in your Pink Hues collection, particularly Syngonium ‘Pink Robusta’ and Ficus ‘Belize’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vkncyi\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eDetailed Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"73xha0\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003ePhilodendron ‘Painted Lady’ prefers bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ePlace it close to an east or west-facing window with filtered light. Good light is essential to maintain the bright yellow-green colouring and darker mottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eToo little light can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4xqv7s\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eSmaller leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wk4wi1\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eSlower growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tocrf\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eLess variegation and speckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fien3e\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eLonger, weaker stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eAvoid harsh midday sun, as the lighter foliage can scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eAllow the top 3–5cm of compost to dry out before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"122r80l\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eWater thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f19pyb\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eNever leave the pot sitting in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d5lhg5\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eReduce watering slightly during winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003ePhilodendron ‘Painted Lady’ prefers slightly moist compost but is much happier being allowed to dry slightly between waterings than sitting in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmozvj\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eThis philodendron enjoys moderate to high humidity, ideally around 60% or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eIt will still grow in average household humidity, but higher humidity helps produce larger leaves and healthier new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eLow humidity may cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c1lvao\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eBrown leaf edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4xqv7s\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eSmaller leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"178nqe5\" data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eNew leaves struggling to unfurl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a7tsx6\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eKeep Philodendron ‘Painted Lady’ warm, ideally between 18–27°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m0bksz\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eTemperatures below 15°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ig1nra\" data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tx1u58\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eSudden temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1grat9y\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003ePlacing it near radiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ob2x27\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eCompost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eUse a chunky, airy aroid mix that drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eA good mix is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yigpa\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e2 parts houseplant compost or coco coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19s3q8f\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e1 part orchid bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtwkjh\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e1 part perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nkgeue\" data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eOptional handful of horticultural charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eThis helps keep the roots healthy and well aerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eFeed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003ePhilodendron ‘Painted Lady’ benefits from regular feeding during active growth, but avoid overfeeding as this can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wtb5pl\" data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eSupport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eThis plant climbs naturally and grows best with support such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epyybh\" data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eA moss pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1fn3z\" data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eA coco pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u40rps\" data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003eA trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eSupporting the stems encourages larger leaves and a fuller, more mature appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y98pn2\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003eRepot every 1–2 years in spring when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e5aslm\" data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eRoots are growing through the drainage holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a8i6g7\" data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003eThe compost dries out very quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vg57p7\" data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eThe plant has become rootbound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eOnly move up one pot size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hjepir\" data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2hzuvf\" data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eBrown crispy edges: Low humidity or underwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m34bad\" data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003eYellow leaves: Overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jn38va\" data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003ePale or greener leaves: Not enough light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mw4csu\" data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003eLeggy growth: Insufficient light or lack of support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nxgzrh\" data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003eNew leaves sticking: Low humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tc8j97\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3745\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePhilodendron ‘Painted Lady’ is toxic if eaten and should be kept away from pets and young children. The leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals which can cause irritation and stomach upset if consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57697493057910,"sku":"SPVB020","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/20260416_164918.jpg?v=1776416399","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/philodendron-painted-lady-house-plant-12cm-pot","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}