Complete Plant Guide

Philodendron is one of the largest and most diverse genera of tropical houseplants in the Araceae family, originating from Central and South America. With nearly 500 species, philodendrons range from compact trailing vines like P. hederaceum (heartleaf) to dramatic large-leaved climbers like P. erubescens and sculptural aroids like P. bipinnatifidum and P. xanadu. Their lush, glossy foliage and adaptability to indoor conditions have made them among the most beloved houseplants worldwide. All species contain calcium oxalate crystals and are mildly to moderately toxic to pets and humans.

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Imperial Green Philodendron

Philodendron 'Imperial Green'

Medium 💧 10 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Philodendron 'Imperial Green' is a self-heading hybrid cultivar within the Araceae family, prized for its large, glossy, deep green leaves and effortless temperament. Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, it develops as a leafy rosette with a broad mature spread and usually requires no pole support. Mature leaves can reach 40-50 cm in length, and the plant may eventually grow to approximately 1 m tall indoors. This is a low-maintenance houseplant that thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers well-draining, organic-rich soil.

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Imperial Red Philodendron

Philodendron 'Imperial Red'

Philodendron 'Imperial Red' (Philodendron erubescens 'Imperial Red') is a self-heading aroid hybrid from the Araceae family, grown for its dramatic foliage: new leaves unfurl a deep burgundy-red and gradually mature to a glossy dark green. Unlike vining philodendrons, it grows in a compact rosette, making it well suited to tabletops, desks, and shelves.

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Philodendron Jungle Boogie

Philodendron 'Jungle Boogie'

A tropical hybrid philodendron cultivar (Philodendron × 'Henderson's Pride') prized for its distinctive long, narrow leaves with serrated edges resembling saw teeth. An epiphytic aroid with climbing growth habit, aerial roots, and fast growth. Member of the Araceae family, suited for bright indirect indoor light.

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Pink Congo Philodendron

Philodendron 'Pink Congo'

Easy 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

The Pink Congo Philodendron is a Philodendron hybrid sold with bright pink leaves. Important: the pink color is artificially induced by chemical (ethylene) treatment and is temporary — new leaves revert to natural green within 6 to 12 months. Care is that of a typical hybrid Philodendron. It contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.

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Pink Princess Philodendron

Philodendron 'Pink Princess'

Philodendron 'Pink Princess' is a striking cultivar of Philodendron erubescens, prized for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves splashed with vivid pink and creamy-white variegation against a deep green to near-black background. A climbing tropical aroid native to South America, it produces sturdy vining stems that benefit from a moss pole or trellis as the plant matures. The amount and pattern of pink variegation is unstable and driven by chimeric tissue, so leaf coloring can vary widely from leaf to leaf and plant to plant.

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Prince of Orange Philodendron

Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'

Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' is a compact, self-heading hybrid aroid prized for the vivid copper-orange color of its emerging leaves, which mature through yellow-green to a glossy deep green. Unlike vining philodendrons, it grows upright in a neat rosette, making it a favorite tabletop and shelf plant. It is a fast grower under good light and stays relatively small, rarely exceeding about 60 cm (2 ft) in height and spread indoors.

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Rojo Congo Philodendron

Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'

Medium 💧 8 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' is a bold, self-heading tropical hybrid prized for its large, glossy leaves that emerge coppery-red and mature to deep green on red-tinted stems. It forms a full, upright clump and stays compact for its size, making it a striking, low-fuss statement houseplant.

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White Knight Philodendron

Philodendron 'White Knight'

Philodendron White Knight is a rare and highly prized variegated philodendron cultivar, known for its striking white, cream, and green marbled leaves paired with deep burgundy-purple stems and petioles. A vining aroid in the Araceae family, it climbs via aerial roots and is prized by collectors for its slow, compact growth and dramatic color contrast.

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White Princess Philodendron

Philodendron 'White Princess'

Medium 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Philodendron 'White Princess' is a striking variegated cultivar of Philodendron erubescens, prized by collectors for its dark green, burgundy-backed leaves splashed with cream-white and occasional pink sectors. Like all variegated aroids, its patterning is unstable and driven by chimeric tissue, so leaf variegation can vary from cutting to cutting and even leaf to leaf on the same plant. It is a climbing vine in the Araceae family that produces aerial roots and benefits from a moss pole or trellis for support as it matures.

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White Wizard Philodendron

Philodendron 'White Wizard'

The White Wizard Philodendron is a striking variegated cultivar of Philodendron erubescens, prized for its heart-shaped leaves marbled in shades of deep green, creamy white, and occasional pink flecks. Native to the rainforests of Colombia, this climbing tropical aroid is a favorite among collectors due to the rarity and instability of its variegation, which can differ leaf to leaf on the same plant. Indoors it grows well trained onto a moss pole, producing lush, dramatic foliage when given the right light.

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Fiddleleaf philodendron

Philodendron bipennifolium

Easy 💧 5 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron bipennifolium is a tropical climbing aroid from South America, grown as a houseplant for its large, lobed leaves shaped like a fiddle or a horse's head. It is vigorous, climbs a moss pole, and develops larger leaves as it matures.

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Tree Philodendron

Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Tree Philodendron is a scandent shrub native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, highly valued as an ornamental plant for its large, glossy, deeply lobed leaves. Part of the Araceae family, it can reach up to 4.5 meters in height outdoors. It is a versatile plant that adapts well to both indoor and garden settings.

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Birkin Philodendron

Philodendron birkin

The Birkin Philodendron is a tropical epiphytic plant in the Araceae family, distinguished by its dark green leaves adorned with distinctive white or cream-colored pinstripes that create a striking variegated pattern. A relatively modern hybrid cultivar resulting from a cross between the Philodendron Rojo Congo and other selected varieties, it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant, it is prized for its attractive foliage and compact growth habit. Beyond aesthetics, the Birkin actively purifies indoor air by removing volatile organic compounds including formaldehyde.

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Silver Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron brandtianum

Philodendron brandtianum, known as the Silver Leaf Philodendron, is a climbing aroid native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Its heart-shaped, olive-green leaves are marked with striking silvery patches created by leaf structure rather than pigment. A fast-growing vine, it thrives climbing on moss poles or trailing from hanging baskets, and adapts well to indoor cultivation.

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Burle Marx Philodendron

Philodendron burle-marxii

Philodendron burle-marxii is a fast-growing tropical aroid native to the rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. Named in honor of Roberto Burle Marx, the legendary Brazilian landscape architect, it features glossy dark green lance-shaped leaves with a prominent central vein. This versatile plant thrives both as a climber with support or as a trailing plant in hanging baskets, making it one of the most sought-after aroids among houseplant collectors.

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Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron cordatum

Philodendron cordatum is a fast-growing vining species native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Distinguished from the commonly sold P. hederaceum (also marketed as heartleaf philodendron), the true P. cordatum features deep green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and thrives indoors with minimal care. It is toxic to pets and humans due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.

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Spadeleaf Philodendron

Philodendron domesticum

Medium 💧 4 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron domesticum, known as the Spadeleaf Philodendron or Elephant Ear Philodendron, is a tropical plant from the Araceae family native to the Americas. Its spade-shaped leaves are large, glossy, and dark green, reaching up to 22 inches (56 cm) in length. It is a fast-growing climbing plant, highly valued as an indoor ornamental, where it purifies the air and provides a lush, tropical look.

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Blushing Philodendron

Philodendron erubescens

Philodendron erubescens is a climbing tropical plant native to the rainforests of Colombia. It stands out for its large heart-shaped leaves with green and reddish tones, and intensely red stems. It is a perennial plant ideal for indoors that can reach up to 90cm in height when grown at home.

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Giant Philodendron

Philodendron giganteum

Hard 💧 7 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron giganteum is a striking aroid native to the tropical forests of the Caribbean and South America, including Brazil's Para state. In the wild it grows as a hemiepiphyte, climbing tree trunks and producing leaves that can exceed 60 cm (2 ft) in length. Its bold, glossy foliage makes it a dramatic statement plant for spacious indoor or greenhouse settings.

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Philodendron Gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum is a terrestrial plant from the Araceae family, native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and other regions of South America. It is distinguished by its massive, velvety dark green leaves adorned with prominent white, fishbone-patterned veins. Its crawling habit makes it unique among collector philodendrons, as the rhizome grows horizontally along the ground. It is considered one of the most coveted indoor plants by tropical plant collectors worldwide.

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Silver Sword Philodendron

Philodendron hastatum

Medium 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Philodendron hastatum, known as the silver sword philodendron, is an epiphytic climbing aroid native to the tropical rainforests of southeastern Brazil. Its young leaves are lance-shaped with a metallic silver sheen, maturing into longer, more elongated leaves with coppery undersides.

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Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum

Philodendron hederaceum is a climbing or trailing vine native to Central and South America. Its heart-shaped leaves and vigorous growth make it one of the most popular houseplants. It is resilient, adaptable, and an excellent air purifier.

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Philodendron Brasil

Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'

Easy 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Philodendron Brasil is a variegated cultivar of Philodendron hederaceum, the heartleaf philodendron, a climbing aroid native to tropical forests of Central America, the Caribbean and South America. Its heart-shaped leaves are dark green with an irregular lime or yellow central stripe that differs on every leaf, echoing the colors of the Brazilian flag. It grows fast, trailing from hanging baskets or climbing a support, and its vines can exceed 3 m. It contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to people and pets.

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Lemon Lime Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum 'Lemon Lime'

Philodendron hederaceum 'Lemon Lime' is a chartreuse-leaved cultivar of the heartleaf philodendron, a fast-growing evergreen vine in the Araceae family native to Central America and the Caribbean. Its glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge lime-yellow and hold their neon color best in bright, indirect light. In its natural habitat the species behaves as a semi-epiphyte, climbing tree trunks with aerial roots, but as a houseplant it is most often grown trailing from a hanging basket or shelf.

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Flask Philodendron

Philodendron martianum

Easy 💧 8 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron martianum, commonly known as the Flask Philodendron or Fat Boy Philodendron, is a species native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It is distinguished by its uniquely swollen, flask-shaped petioles that store water, and its large, glossy, solid dark-green leaves. A robust and ornamental houseplant, it thrives in bright indirect light and is well-suited for indoor cultivation.

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Mayo's Philodendron

Philodendron mayoi

Medium 💧 8 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron mayoi is a tropical climbing species native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, prized for its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves. A medium-growing houseplant, it thrives in bright indirect light and high humidity, making it a striking addition to any indoor space.

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Black Gold Philodendron

Philodendron melanochrysum

Medium 💧 9 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron melanochrysum, commonly known as the Black Gold Philodendron, is a stunning tropical climbing plant native to the rainforests of Colombia. Its large, velvety, deep green leaves shimmer with golden iridescence when light catches them, earning it the evocative name "black gold." Mature leaves can reach up to 60 cm in length, displaying a breathtaking combination of dark, almost black-green color with prominent golden-yellow veins. This hemiepiphytic climber is one of the most sought-after collector plants in the aroid world.

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Horse Head Philodendron

Philodendron panduriforme

Philodendron panduriforme, commonly known as the Horsehead Philodendron, is a tropical climbing plant native to the rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Bolivia. Belonging to the Araceae family, it is famous for its unique fiddle-shaped or horsehead-shaped leaves, which change appearance as the plant matures. It is an excellent choice for indoor environments, providing an exotic and tropical look.

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Philodendron Pastazanum

Philodendron pastazanum

Medium 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Philodendron pastazanum is a terrestrial, creeping aroid native to the rainforest floor of Pastaza Province in eastern Ecuador, also found in Peru, typically growing between 300 and 1,000 m elevation. Unlike many climbing philodendrons, it spreads laterally along the ground rather than climbing trees. It produces large, cordate (heart-shaped) leaves with pronounced ribbed venation and a velvety texture in deep green, distinguishing it from similar species such as Philodendron mamei and Philodendron sodiroi. The species was described by botanist K. Krause around 1940 and takes its name from Ecuador's Pastaza Province.

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Oak Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron pedatum

Medium 💧 8 days ☀️ Partial shade

Philodendron pedatum, commonly known as the Oak Leaf Philodendron, is a climbing aroid native to the tropical rainforests of South America. Its deeply lobed, oak-leaf-shaped foliage makes it one of the most striking members of the genus. As a natural climber, it grows vertically and can reach impressive heights when given a support structure indoors.

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Comb-leaf Philodendron

Philodendron pinnatifidum

Easy 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Philodendron pinnatifidum, the comb-leaf philodendron, is a climbing aroid native to Venezuela and northwestern Brazil, prized for its deeply lobed, glossy foliage. In the wild it grows as a hemiepiphyte, climbing tree trunks with aerial roots. It's a moderately easy, eye-catching houseplant suited to bright, humid indoor spots.

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Split-leaf Philodendron

Philodendron radiatum

Philodendron radiatum is a robust, evergreen root-climbing aroid native to the rainforests of southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. In the wild it lives as an epiphyte or hemiepiphyte, sending down long aerial roots that anchor onto tree trunks as the vine climbs toward the forest canopy, eventually reaching heights of 25 m (82 ft) or more. Its most striking feature is the mature foliage: large, triangular-ovate leaves up to 1 m long and 1 m wide at the base, so deeply lobed with radiating segments that they appear almost pinnate, which is the source of both its scientific epithet "radiatum" and its common name, Split-leaf Philodendron. Juvenile plants carry simpler, less-divided leaves that become progressively more dissected as the vine matures and climbs.

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Arrowleaf Philodendron

Philodendron sagittifolium

Philodendron sagittifolium is a hemiepiphytic climbing aroid (family Araceae) native to southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America, where it grows in wet forests from sea level to about 1,800 m. Its glossy, leathery leaves are arrow-shaped on long petioles and vary a lot in shape from plant to plant. In a pot it usually reaches 1-1.2 m, and it is one of the more cold-tolerant philodendrons.

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Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron scandens

The Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron scandens, syn. Philodendron hederaceum) is an evergreen tropical climbing plant from the Araceae family, native to Central and South America. Its glossy, dark green heart-shaped leaves can reach up to 30 cm in length under ideal conditions. It is one of the most popular houseplants in the world due to its ease of care and adaptability to various light conditions.

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Red bristle philodendron

Philodendron squamiferum