Philodendron gloriosum
A terrestrial creeper Philodendron coveted for its large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves with white veins, grown as a luxurious ornamental houseplant that purifies air.
Habit
Perennial Creeper
Height
0.3-1m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Airy, Well-drained
Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Colombia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-26
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Peat+Perlite+Bark
Fertilizers
Balanced, Low Dose
Watering
Let top dry
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Rare indoors
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.5
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
3:1:2
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Air purification; highly prized for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% coco coir/peat, 30% perlite, 30% orchid bark.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Light feeding monthly with diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth.
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf edge scorch, leaf deformation, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
use a very well-drained airy substrate and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain high humidity with good air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root problems
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.