philodendron
gloriosum
gloriosum
Care level
Medium
This creeping beauty is famous for its velvety heart-shaped leaves featuring dramatic silvery-white veining that seems to glow against the deep green background. Unlike its climbing cousins, it prefers to crawl along the ground or climb horizontally, creating a stunning carpet of foliage.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Warm (64.4°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
Features
Size & growth
Medium
Trailing
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The philodendron gloriosum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.