Philodendron Jungle Boogie

The groovy Philodendron Jungle Boogie houseplant is super fun and easy to take care of. Learn how to take care of it so it grows happy.

Philodendron Jungle Boogie

The Philodendron Jungle Boogie is so fun and groovy looking. The leaves are sometimes described as sawtooth. But I think the edges look like a kids drawing of ocean waves.

My plant is nearly 2 years old. It started as a tiny baby, but it's grown tremendously. It's currently in a 5" shallow pot and continuously putting out new leaves.

Keep reading for all my care tips, and find out what works and doesn't work for this gorgeous houseplant.

Appearance - Shape, Size and Texture

The Jungle Boogie has long narrow leaves that are wavy at the edges. The leaves are shiny, smooth and a forest green color.

Indoors, the leaves might reach a maximum growth of 2-3' long when they are mature and well supported. The ones in the photos are about 11" long.

What are Undulate Leaves?

The Philo Jungle Boogie has undulate leaves, meaning they have waves on the outside edge of the leaves. It makes the entire leaf wavy, so it can't be easily flattened between book pages. It makes this plant look unique and appear larger that it really is.

Growth and Support

Philo Jungle Boogie plants starts out with a bushy growth. Therefore, most plants sold in 4" or 6" pots don't need support poles yet.

Eventually, the plant will not be able to support its weight. And like you see in the photos, it'll start to lean over.

Is Philodendron Jungle Boogie a Climber?

Yes, the Philo Jungle Boogie is climbing philodendron. In the outdoors, it naturally finds tree trunks or other growth to grab on to with its roots.

As an indoor houseplant, it benefits from a trellis or other support, like a moss pole or coconut fiber totem.

When Do I Need To Add Support?

As you can see in the photos, my plant doesn't have a trellis or moss pole (yet). I have had this plant for 2 years now. I brought it home as a new rooted cutting with only 2 small leaves.

Since then, it's put out so many new leaves and I've repotted it into a 5" pot. Now, the plant is starting to lean to one side. It's giving me signals that it's ready for some sort of support. I haven't added any yet because I have been debating if I want to cut and propagate it.

I know the usual goal is to grow big healthy plants, but I actually love how the Jungle Boogie looked with just a couple wavy leaves. If I do chop it down, I'll be sure to add some photos when I propagate it.

How to Care for Philodendron Jungle Boogie

This houseplant is very easy to take care of. Three basic requirements:

• Light: It will tolerate low to medium indirect light, but give it bright indirect light for best growth.
• Water: Water semi-frequently, when the soil is nearly dried out.
• Soil: Chunky and airy potting mix that retains some moisture.

Keep reading for more details on each of these requirements.

Light Requirements for Philodendron Jungle Boogie

As with most houseplants, the Philodendron Jungle Boogie will grow best with bright indirect light. Ideally it should sit near a south or east facing window, or a bit set back from a west facing window.

My plant sits in our entry way, which has an east facing window. I find that my Jungle Boogie is plenty happy here. It gets about an hour of weak direct sunlight each day.

If you take a close look at the photos, you'll see some leaf burn on a few of the older leaves. I initially set it too close to a west facing window. Unfortunately when it was there, it received too much direct light.

Best Potting Mix for Philodendron Jungle Boogie

Like most aroid plants, Jungle Boogie likes a chunky potting mix so the roots do not get water logged. I use a mixture of tropical potting mix, pumice stones, and orchard bark.

You can read more about my Aroid Chunky Potting Mix, and why it works.

How Often Should I Water?

The Jungle Boogie does not like to be water logged and over watered. Therefore, water it when the soil is nearly dry. The top few inches of the soil should feel dry.

When the plant is too thirsty, the leaves will droop. I've reached this point a few times, and the plant has always recovered with a deep thorough water.

However, it's best to avoid waiting so long between waterings. Doing so will unnecessarily stress the plant.

Terracotta Pot

My Jungle Boogie sits in my homemade airy chunky potting mix, and in a terracotta pot. This potting mix allows the roots to breathe more easily. Moreover, a terracotta pot allows soils to dry out faster than when plants are in plastic or glass pots.

As potted, in a chunky airy mix and in a terracotta pot, my Jungle Boogie requires water about every 7-10 days year round.

Where to Buy Philo Jungle Boogie?

The Jungle Boogie is a fairly rare plant. It's unique and you likely won't see it often.

I bought mine at a local plant shop known for carrying unique tropical houseplants. Furthermore, I have never seen this plant in a big box store.

But that being said, there are multiple online shops that carry this plant. Canopy Plant Co. currently has it in stock. I have bought from them multiple times and the plants always come full and healthy.

Styling Tips

The Philodendron Jungle Boogie is a big plant with unique leaves. Here are some considerations when deciding where to put it.

Give it space

The Jungle Boogie is a big plant that needs plenty of space. I have it on a shelf against the wall, but I feel like it's almost outgrowing the spot.

The leaves grow in a circular manner, so as it gets bigger, it takes up a pretty large space. Remember, each leaf can get up to 3 feet long.

Eventually, I will need to move it away from the wall. When that happens, I'll put it in a dedicated corner or side table to sit on.

Terracotta pot

While I don't have many plants in terracotta pots, I love how the Jungle Boogie looks in it. The color of the sheaths that cover the new leaves look great against terracotta color. In addition, the dark forest green also matches the terracotta nicely.

If you don't want it in a terracotta pot, a dark planter would make the plant look more dramatic. Previously I had it in a dark green pot, and it made the plant look upscale and expensive.

More Houseplant Love

The Philo Jungle Boogie looks great next to:

• Whale Fin Sansevieria
• Scindapsus Jade Satin
• Ficus Tineke

Share Your Plant Care Tips

Any questions? Feel free to ask below.

Do you have a philodendron jungle boogie? I'd love to hear about your plant too!