Philodendron Black Cardinal

Philodendron Black cardinals are low-growing clumping hybrids that have dark green or almost black leaves. The color of new emerging leaves has a beautiful glossy bronze color. Black Cardinal has a Blackish green color and round, oval-shaped leaves. Black Cardinal grows slower than Black Knight.

In well-drained and moist soil, Black cardinals grow best. It requires average water and grows well in small spaces. Leaves can become pale and brown because of too much light or too little humidity and soil moisture. It prefers tropical or subtropical climates, or warm, frost-free regions. In shady gardens, the Black cardinal philodendron is a fantastic understory plant and also an excellent houseplant in bright, warm indoor spaces.

It is also noted that it does not like wet or cold soils. All parts of Black cardinal leaves and stems are toxic and poisonous and people face skin irritation because of the juices.