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black imperial philodendron Philodendron Black CardinalPhilodendron 'Black Cardinal' Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' is a compact self heading Philodendron grown for deep red to black red foliage. New leaves emerge brick red, then mature into a darker, near black red tone. The plant keeps a dense rosette like shape and stays compact in a pot. Selected from an Orlando area hybridising programme and patented in 1984 as a Cora McColley cultivar, Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' is known for broad, thick, leathery

Philodendron 'Black Cardinal'

Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' is a compact self-heading Philodendron grown for deep red to black-red foliage. New leaves emerge brick red, then mature into a darker, near-black red tone. The plant keeps a dense rosette-like shape and stays compact in a pot.

Selected from an Orlando-area hybridising programme and patented in 1984 as a Cora McColley cultivar, Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' is known for broad, thick, leathery leaves, depressed veining, brick-red immature foliage, and mature black-red colour.

Black Cardinal traits for indoor pots

  • Growth habit: Compact self-heading Philodendron with short internodes and a dense rosette-like form.
  • Leaf colour: Juvenile leaves open brick red and mature to a dark black-red finish.
  • Leaf texture: Broad, thick, leathery foliage with prominent depressed veining.
  • Plant shape: Forms a compact central crown with short petioles and closely held foliage.
  • Indoor habit: Dense growth and dark foliage keep the plant compact, full, and easy to manage in a pot.

Self-heading growth and dark leaves

Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' builds from a compact central crown, with leaves held on short internodes. The short, thick petioles keep the foliage close to the plant’s centre, giving the cultivar its dense, rounded shape.

The colour shift is clear as each leaf matures. Fresh foliage opens red, then darkens quickly as the leaf hardens. Mature plants hold a deep black-red tone across the older leaves.

Growing Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' indoors

  • Light: Provide bright indirect light to maintain healthy compact growth. Direct midday sun can scorch or dull the leaves.
  • Watering: Water when the upper part of the substrate has dried. The thick roots need moisture followed by good drainage.
  • Substrate: Use an airy aroid mix with bark, coco coir or chips, perlite, pumice, and a modest moisture-holding component.
  • Drainage: Use a pot with drainage holes. The crown and lower roots should not sit in heavy, stagnant substrate.
  • Humidity: Average indoor humidity is usually tolerated, but moderate to higher humidity supports cleaner new leaf expansion.
  • Temperature: Keep warm, ideally 18–28°C. Avoid cold wet conditions around the crown and lower roots.
  • Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth. A steady nutrient supply supports dense foliage without soft, stretched growth.
  • Repotting: Repot when roots fill the pot or the crown becomes unstable. Choose a pot only slightly larger.
  • Pruning: Remove fully yellowed or damaged leaves close to the crown with clean tools.
  • Semi-hydroponics: Can adapt to airy mineral substrates if roots are cleaned carefully and the crown stays above the wet zone.
  • Propagation: Propagate from a division or stem section with a viable node and growth point; a single detached leaf will not regrow into a plant.

Common issues with Philodendron 'Black Cardinal'

  • Yellow lower leaves: Check for excess moisture in the lower pot. Improve aeration and let the substrate dry further before watering.
  • Soft crown or base: Often points to cold wet substrate or poor drainage. Inspect the crown and roots before damage spreads.
  • Faded new leaves: Check light, feeding, and root health. Weak growth can open with less depth of colour.
  • Brown patches: Look for sun scorch first, then check undersides and petioles for pests such as thrips, mites, scale, or mealybugs.
  • Loose, stretched shape: Increase bright filtered light and rotate the pot so the rosette develops evenly.

Keeping the plant compact

Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' keeps its compact shape through a self-heading habit, short internodes, and closely held foliage. Steady light, controlled watering, and a stable root ball help the crown stay dense as new leaves develop.

Remove only fully yellowed or damaged leaves. Healthy dark foliage supports the next flush of growth, and heavy pruning can temporarily reduce the plant’s dense shape.

Pet and child safety

Place Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' away from pets and children. Its tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth, throat, digestive tract, and sensitive skin. Wash hands after pruning, and keep cut plant parts out of reach.

Philodendron genus and cultivar background

Philodendron belongs to the Araceae family. The genus name is commonly translated as “tree-loving”, though cultivated Philodendron can be climbing, creeping, rosette-forming, or self-heading depending on their background. Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' was patented in 1984 as a Cora McColley cultivar from an Orlando-area hybridising programme.

Choose Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' for a compact self-heading Philodendron with broad leathery leaves, brick-red new growth, and mature black-red foliage.

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