Basic Information about your Philodendron

Scientific name: Philodendron gloriosum

Common names: Gloriosum Philodendron

Plant type: Tropical perennial crawler

Family: Araceae

Native range: Colombia and surrounding regions of Central and South America

Natural habitat: Tropical rainforests, where it grows along the forest floor rather than climbing

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Fun fact: Unlike most philodendrons, Philodendron gloriosum is a terrestrial crawler, spreading horizontally with its thick rhizome while producing large, velvety leaves with striking white veins

How to care for your Gloriosum Philodendron

LIGHT

It prefers bright indirect light.

WATER

It needs water when its 50-75%  dry or when the soil is completely dry. Too much water will lead to death.

HUMIDITY

Philodendrons do well in low humidity, but high humidity between 60% and 80% will make the plant thrive and grow.

TEMPERATURE

Your Philodendron prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees.

FOOD

Philodendrons like to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.

PET-FRIENDLYNESS

Philodendrons are harmful to pets digesting this plant will cause irritation


Additional Tips*
As a creeping plant, it will reach maturity in a horizontal pot.

Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.

Common Issues for your Philodendrons

  • Small Leaves

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  • Yellow Leaves

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  • Crispy Leaves

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  • Droopy Leaves

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