Why do the leaves on my Philodendron turn yellow and brown and should I be feeding it, if so with what?

Question

I bought a beautiful Philodendron 2 months ago and now the leaves are turning yellow and some are turning brown and dying. Am I watering it to much or not enough? What about feeding and why type of fertilizer and how much and how often. Thanks, Chigger

Answer 1

I concur...Philos only need only occasional watering. I water mine maybe once every couple of weeks and I've had them for years. Philos are also very forgiving and will let you know when they are thirsty by drooping a little. It's always better to under water than over water. As for fertilizer, wait until spring and give it some liquid fertilizer like Miracle gro or the like.
Good Luck

Answer 2

Whether it may be 2.5g or just 0.5g, a bowl is a bowl. Does the 'round shape' converges at the top? Then no doubt, definitely, it is a bowl...!!! Though 2.5g, the bowl is still a hell for any kinda fish. The reason is that, as it converges towards the top, it provides very very low surface area for the outer air to get exchanged with the water in the bowl. This mainly results in low level of Oxygen content in the bowl. As far as your Betta is considered, it can breath air directly through a special organ called Labyrinth, so it may well fit into the 2.5g bowl. But, I still won't recommend, coz the 27 watts is toooo much for the Betta and the most difficult part is the 'brightness of the light' will annoy the Betta very much and if the Betta will has no place to hide. Bettas prefer a low, dim lighting. Generally, a Planted tank requires 3watts/gallon and hi-tech planted tanks need 4-5 or more watts/gallon. And, Amazon Swords require even lesser lighting, only 2watts. So anyway, you are having about 20watts excess of what actually needed for a 2.5gallon.

Answer 3

you do not say if plant is in a pot or not,

but if it is in a pot how long has it been in this pot, ?

if in a pot you will have to place pot in a large container of watter root ball may be dry and watering from top will not make any difference,
place plant and pot in watter with water deep enough to come 2 to 3 inches over edge of pot and do not remove pot till bubbles have stopped rising from soil.

after a week use some complete plant food granules , this will contain all the required elements to feed the plan, follow instructions.

lol,,,,,,, and talk to the plant

Answer 4

Yellow is a sign of too much watering
Try cutting back on the water.

Answer 5

You are overwatering. Let it dry out before watering. I use Osmolite pellets to feed my green plants.

Answer 6

Martha Stewart knows ....
http://www.marthastewart.com/philodendron

Good Luck!

Answer 7

Yep, sounds like to much water. They don't like a lot of direct sunlight either.