Philodendron Martianum - Fat boy

The thickest and heaviest aroid in the nursery - Philodendron "Fat Boy" or Martianum. It was named after Karl Frederich Von Martius, a great Austrian botanist who worked in Brazil. Despite the thickness of the leaves, this chubby plant can&survive direct exposure to sunlight thus requires partial to full shade. The flask-like stems store a lot of moisture so you will only need to water them twice or once a week to avoid rotting. Same with other aroids, a combination of slow-release and foliar fertilizer will keep it healthy and happy. #plantsb