Philodendron Gloriosum

A true collector’s favourite, Philodendron gloriosum is prized for its large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves with striking white veining. Naturally a creeping plant, it can also be trained to grow more upright when given the right support.

🌿 Key Features

• Velvet foliage – deep green leaves with bold white veins
• Creeping by nature – grows horizontally across the soil
• Can be trained upright – with the right support system
• Statement plant – highly sought-after and architectural

🌱 Care Guide

Light:
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.

Water:
Keep soil lightly moist but well-drained.

Humidity:
Prefers higher humidity for optimal leaf size and health.

Temperature:
18–27°C. Keep away from cold drafts.

Soil:
Chunky, airy mix (compost + bark + perlite).

🪴 Growth Tip (Important)

While Philodendron gloriosum is naturally a crawler, you can encourage upright growth by adding a moss pole that retains moisture and allows aerial roots to attach and grow into it.

• Use a real moss pole (sphagnum-filled) rather than a dry coir pole
• Keep the pole slightly moist to encourage root attachment
• This can result in larger leaves and a more vertical, compact display

Options like D-shaped or “living moss” poles (check Our Gentle Garden moss poles here) work particularly well.

📏 Size

• Pot size: 12cm
• Approx height: 30cm
• Growth habit: Creeping (trainable upright)

⚠️ Pet Safety

Toxic if ingested. Keep away from pets and children.

💡 Styling Tip

Let it crawl in a wide pot for a natural look, or train it up a moss pole for a more vertical, high-impact statement piece.