Philodendron 'Cherry Red' Size:14cm commonly known as Mimosa or

commonly known as Mimosa or Silver Wattle

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Bring a playful pop of design to your plant shelf with the Retro Pot – a sculptural ceramic planter inspired by vintage jelly moulds

perlite and coir will work well here - look out for mixes designed for Philodendrons

Wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth to remove dust and help the plant photosynthesise efficiently

Philodendron 'Cherry Red' Size:14cm commonly known as Mimosa orThis philodendron is a vining plant which will climb if you give it a support to climb up; as a young plant it will initially grow straight up but will either look to climb or hang as it grows taller. These plants are used to rainforest undergrowth, so make sure they don't sit in too direct sunlight and they're not in too dry a spot (steer clear of radiators!). With the right amount of light and an occasional mist, this plant will reward you with