philodendron scientific name and family 4" Pot Philodendron Moonlight

philodendron scientific name and family 4" Pot Philodendron MoonlightCommon Name: Phliodendron Moonlight Scientific Name: Philodendron hederaceum 'Moonlight' Care Recommendations By The Dude Best for These Animals: Small to medium sized amphibians and reptiles. Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma Soil Depth: Prefers moderate to deep soil. Can be placed partially submerged near water features. Lighting: Low to medium light, or bright indirect light. Do not place under a heat or basking lamp. Humidity

 Common Name: Phliodendron Moonlight

Scientific Name: Philodendron hederaceum 'Moonlight' 

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small to medium-sized amphibians and reptiles.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma

Soil Depth: Prefers moderate to deep soil. Can be placed partially-submerged near water features.

Lighting: Low to medium light, or bright indirect light. Do not place under a heat or basking lamp.

Humidity & Misting: 40% - 100%. Prefers consistently moist soil and higher humidity. Can be placed partially-submerged near water features.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: Mature plants can get 2 or 3 feet in height, or can lean over and root along the substrate, but can be pruned back to smaller sizes.  Moderately large root system that appreciates moist soil. 

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: 60 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit tolerated, but prefers temperatures in the 60 - 75 degree range.

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Philodendrons are members of the family Araceae, so they contain low levels of oxalic acid and sharp calcium oxalate crystals known as raphides. Ingestion may cause oral irritation, but philodendrons are not commonly consumed by reptiles or amphibians.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted philodendron plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.