Philodendron Gloriosum
£18.99
In stock
| Size | 12cm Pot |
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What we ❤️ about this plant:
💚 Spectacular heart-shaped leaves with a velvety finish and striking pale veins
🌿 Large foliage develops an increasingly dramatic appearance as the plant matures
☀️ Thrives in bright, indirect light away from harsh direct sunshine
💧 Enjoys lightly moist, well-drained compost and moderate to high humidity
✨ A sought-after statement Philodendron perfect for aroid enthusiasts and collectors
Description
Add luxurious tropical foliage to your collection with Philodendron gloriosum, a spectacular species prized for its large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves. Rich green foliage is contrasted by prominent pale veins, creating an elegant pattern that becomes increasingly impressive as each new leaf matures.
Unlike many Philodendrons that naturally climb trees, Philodendron gloriosum is a terrestrial crawler. Its thick rhizome grows horizontally across the surface of the compost, producing new leaves along its length. As the plant develops, giving the rhizome room to travel allows it to produce progressively larger and more impressive foliage.
Its distinctive growth habit and dramatic leaves make Philodendron gloriosum a particularly rewarding specimen for aroid enthusiasts. Young plants remain relatively compact, while established specimens can develop truly impressive leaves under good indoor growing conditions.
Despite its exotic appearance, its requirements are relatively straightforward. Provide plenty of bright, indirect light, an airy growing medium, warmth and consistent but careful watering, and this beautiful Philodendron will reward you with spectacular new foliage.
How to Care for Philodendron gloriosum
• Position in bright, indirect light, avoiding prolonged direct sunlight which can scorch its velvety foliage.
• Water when the upper few centimetres of compost begin to dry, keeping the growing medium lightly moist without becoming waterlogged.
• Use a loose, chunky and free-draining aroid mix that provides plenty of oxygen around the roots.
• Allow the rhizome to remain at or just above the surface of the growing medium rather than burying it deeply.
• Appreciates moderate to high humidity and warm, stable indoor temperatures.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Philodendron gloriosum
Common Name: Gloriosum Philodendron
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Terrestrial, horizontally creeping Philodendron
Mature Size: Individual leaves can reach approximately 60–90cm in ideal conditions, with the plant spreading horizontally as it grows
Pet Friendly: No
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Description
Add luxurious tropical foliage to your collection with Philodendron gloriosum, a spectacular species prized for its large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves. Rich green foliage is contrasted by prominent pale veins, creating an elegant pattern that becomes increasingly impressive as each new leaf matures.
Unlike many Philodendrons that naturally climb trees, Philodendron gloriosum is a terrestrial crawler. Its thick rhizome grows horizontally across the surface of the compost, producing new leaves along its length. As the plant develops, giving the rhizome room to travel allows it to produce progressively larger and more impressive foliage.
Its distinctive growth habit and dramatic leaves make Philodendron gloriosum a particularly rewarding specimen for aroid enthusiasts. Young plants remain relatively compact, while established specimens can develop truly impressive leaves under good indoor growing conditions.
Despite its exotic appearance, its requirements are relatively straightforward. Provide plenty of bright, indirect light, an airy growing medium, warmth and consistent but careful watering, and this beautiful Philodendron will reward you with spectacular new foliage.
How to Care for Philodendron gloriosum
• Position in bright, indirect light, avoiding prolonged direct sunlight which can scorch its velvety foliage.
• Water when the upper few centimetres of compost begin to dry, keeping the growing medium lightly moist without becoming waterlogged.
• Use a loose, chunky and free-draining aroid mix that provides plenty of oxygen around the roots.
• Allow the rhizome to remain at or just above the surface of the growing medium rather than burying it deeply.
• Appreciates moderate to high humidity and warm, stable indoor temperatures.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Philodendron gloriosum
Common Name: Gloriosum Philodendron
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Terrestrial, horizontally creeping Philodendron
Mature Size: Individual leaves can reach approximately 60–90cm in ideal conditions, with the plant spreading horizontally as it grows
Pet Friendly: No
