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Velvet Philodendron | Philodendron gloriosum
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Philodendron gloriosum, commonly known as the Velvet Philodendron, is a highly sought-after tropical houseplant prized for its large velvety heart-shaped leaves with striking white veins. Slow growing and elegant, it creeps across the soil rather than climbing, making it a stunning collector's plant for bright indoor spaces.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Bright Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Keep the compost evenly moist but never waterlogged.
SOIL
Free-draining aroid mix. A blend of houseplant compost, orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir provides the airflow and moisture balance it needs.
REPOT
Bring it back (or a photo) in 4â6 weeks if you want: âą Repotting advice âą A health check âą Help encouraging larger leaves
HUMIDITY
High
DIFFICULTY
Experienced
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Give the rhizome room to crawl. Unlike climbing Philodendrons, Gloriosum grows horizontally, so a wide planter helps produce larger, healthier leaves.
COMMON MISTAKE
Most people struggle with this plant by planting it too deeply or using dense, water-retentive compost, which can cause the rhizome to rot.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 4â6 weeks if you want: âą Repotting advice âą A health check âą Help encouraging larger leaves
PLANT FACT
Unlike many Philodendrons, Philodendron gloriosum is a terrestrial crawler rather than a climber, sending its rhizome across the surface of the soil as it grows.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Colombia