Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum

Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum is a climbing aroid from the warm forests of Mexico and Central America, where it scrambles up trunks as an understory plant. It wants warmth, bright indirect light rather than direct sun, and a chunky, well-draining mix. Let the top inch or two of mix dry before watering, since the roots rot if kept constantly wet.

Philodendron erubescens

Blushing Philodendron

Philodendron erubescens is a climbing aroid from the tropical forests of Colombia, where it scrambles up trunks in dappled understory light. Give it bright indirect light and a chunky, well-draining mix, and let the top inch or two of soil dry before watering again. As a climber it appreciates a moss pole or support and tolerates ordinary household humidity.

Philodendron melanochrysum

Black-gold Philodendron

A climbing aroid from the warm, humid forests of Colombia, this Philodendron grows as a tropical understory plant that scales tree trunks with its long velvety leaves. Give it warmth, a moss pole or support to climb, and bright indirect light rather than direct sun. Water when the top inch or two of mix has dried, letting the surface approach dryness between waterings to avoid rot in its coarse, fast-draining mix.

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron Gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum is an aroid from the Colombian tropical understory; rather than climbing high, it creeps along the ground sending out velvety, heart-shaped leaves. It wants warm, bright but indirect light and an airy, well-draining mix kept lightly moist — water only when the top inch or two of the mix has dried. As a forest-floor plant it favours humid air and rots easily if left sitting wet, so hedge toward drier between waterings.

Philodendron verrucosum

Ecuador Philodendron

Philodendron verrucosum is a climbing aroid from the humid understory of Central and South American cloud forests, where it scrambles up trunks in dappled light. As an epiphytic climber it wants a chunky, fast-draining mix and a support to root into, and it rots if left sitting wet. Water when the top inch of mix has dried, and give it warmth and steady moisture in the air.

Philodendron brandtianum

Silver Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron brandtianum is a tropical climbing aroid from the humid forests of Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia, where it ascends trunks rooted in fast-draining leaf litter. Give it bright indirect light and a chunky, well-drained mix, and let the top inch or two of the mix dry before watering again. It appreciates a support to climb and steady warmth, but its roots rot if left sitting wet.

Philodendron radiatum

Split Leaf Climber

Philodendron radiatum is a climbing aroid from the warm, humid forests of southeastern Mexico, where it ascends trees in the dappled shade of the understory. Give it bright indirect light and a chunky, free-draining mix, and provide a moss pole or support for its climbing habit. Water when the top inch or two of mix has dried, and let it approach dryness between waterings rather than sitting wet, since the roots rot in soggy conditions.

Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Tree Philodendron

A large scrambling shrub from the subtropical forests of southern South America, this Philodendron grows as a robust, semi-woody plant that climbs and sprawls. It wants warmth and bright indirect light, and a chunky, free-draining mix that holds some moisture without staying soggy. Water when the top inch or two of mix has dried, letting it approach dryness between waterings rather than keeping it constantly wet.

Philodendron quinquenervium

A climbing aroid from tropical South America, growing as an understory vine that ascends host trees in warm, humid forest. Give it bright indirect light and a support to climb, with a chunky, well-draining mix; let the top inch or two of mix dry before watering, as the roots rot if kept constantly wet. It appreciates warmth and elevated humidity.

Philodendron squamiferum

Red Bristle Philodendron

A climbing aroid from the humid lowland forests of northern Brazil and the Guianas, where it ascends trees as an understory hemiepiphyte. It wants warmth, bright indirect light rather than direct sun, and a chunky, freely draining mix; give it a support to climb. Water when the top inch or two of mix has dried, and let the surface approach dry between waterings rather than keeping it constantly wet.