How to Care for Philodendron gloriosum

Korean name: 필로덴드론 글로리오섬

A terrestrial Philodendron with impressive heart-shaped leaves and white veins, featuring a velvet texture. It grows slowly but is popular among collectors due to its large and beautiful leaves.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Colombia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: velvet leaf, rare, collector, large leaf

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry to 2 cm.
• Soil: Aroid mix with good aeration.
• Humidity: 60~80%.
• Temperature: 18~30°C
• Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Philodendron gloriosum?

Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry to 2 cm. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Philodendron gloriosum?

It likes Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Aroid mix with good aeration..

Is Philodendron gloriosum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Philodendron gloriosum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: 60~80%.. Fertilise Fertilize once a month during the growing season..