Philodendron

Most philodendrons are vines that clamber in trees in their native tropical habitat, thus the common name, which translates as "tree-lover." Most form aerial roots, which in the wild help them climb trees, and in your home can be put to use to help them climb a plant pole. They grow well in most indoor light conditions at normal room temperature or slightly warmer. Allow the soil surface to dry to the touch between waterings.

Plant Type:

Indoor Plant

Plant Height:

1 to 10 feet tall

Plant Width:

1 to 6 feet wide

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Brasil philodendron

(Philodendron 'Brasil') is a hybrid that looks a bit like a cross between heart-leaf philodendron and pothos. Its leaves have a variable broad central band of chartreuse.
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Elephant ear philodendron

(Philodendron domesticum) has glossy green spade-shape leaves up to 2 feet long. It is also called spade leaf philodendron (Philodendron hastatum).
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Fiddle-leaf philodendron

(Philodendron bipennifolium) has violin-shape leaves to 10 inches long. It is a vine that will climb a support pole if given the chance. It is also known as panda plant (Philodendron panduriforme).
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Heartleaf philodendron

(Philodendron hederaceum oxycardium) is a durable vining houseplant with slender stems and heart-shape leaves. It grows well in hanging baskets, trained to a moss pole, or draping over the edge of a shelf.
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Red-leaf philodenderon

(Philodendron erubescens) has reddish purple stems and large coppery red leaves.
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Splitleaf philodendron

(Philodendron bipinnatifidum), also called lacy tree philodendron (Philodendron selloum), has large, deeply lobed leaves that arise from a central stem. It can spread to 6 feet wide and 8 feet tall.
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Velvet-leaf philodendron

(Philodendron hederaceum hederaceum) at first glance looks like heart-leaf philodendron, except its leaves are covered with fine velvety hairs, and the new growth is bronze.
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Xanadu philodendron

(Philodendron 'Xanadu') is a hybrid that grows 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers bright light, and does not form aerial roots like other philodendrons.
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