Container guide
Growing philodendron deja vu in a pot
Compost and drainage
Philodendron Deja Vu needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
Watering philodendron deja vu in a pot
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so philodendron deja vu in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "When the top half of the soil is dry, about weekly" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.
Potting on
Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
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Growing philodendron deja vu in containers — FAQ
Can you grow philodendron deja vu in a pot?
Yes — philodendron deja vu does well in a pot. Aim for a container around 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across: enough root room for it to reach about 90 cm, without so much spare compost that it stays soggy between waterings.
What size pot does philodendron deja vu need?
Aim for a container 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across. Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
What compost and drainage does philodendron deja vu need in a container?
Philodendron Deja Vu needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
How often should I water philodendron deja vu in a pot?
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so philodendron deja vu in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "When the top half of the soil is dry, about weekly" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.