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title: "I have always treated these 2 Philodendrons differently- I thought…"
description: "I have always treated these 2 Philodendrons differently- I thought the one on the left is a Black Cardinal and the one on the right is Imperial Red. I have…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/waWJd5kb25gZ80RvTHHkrd"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Charlie Bean"
published: "2025-09-10T17:53:56.100703Z"
language: "en"
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# I have always treated these 2 Philodendrons differently- I thought…

_Posted by Charlie Bean on 2025-09-10_

I have always treated these 2 Philodendrons differently- I thought the one on the left is a Black Cardinal and the one on the right is Imperial Red. I have been reading some articles about each and now I am not sure if they are truly what they are based on the label when I purchased them. I need help. Is the on the left truly a Black Cardinal and the other Imperial Red , or are they both Imperial Reds or both Black Cardinals?

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## 1 comment

### Tracy Lee commented on 2025-09-11

They both appear to me to be imperials 🥰

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