philodendron
mamei
mamei
Care level
Medium
Each round leaf looks like it's been painted with silvery clouds that shimmer and shift in different lights, creating an almost 3D effect on its velvety surface. Unlike most trailing plants, it prefers to spread horizontally close to the ground, with each new leaf unfurling bigger than the last.
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 mamei 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.