Hold your breath while you gaze upon the unique beauty of this fabulous Philodendron verrucosum. Known for its velvety leaves and unique striations of color, the Philodendron verrucosum is a favorite amongst collectors due to its diversity of qualities. Some ages of Philodendron verrucosum have slightly hairy petioles, giving them an alluring texture, while others have a unique backside. The Philodendron verrucosum do enjoy climbing, so make sure you have a totem for it to adventure up!
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Philodendron verrucosum
- Common Name: Philodendron verrucosum
- Family: Aroid
- Native Range: Central to South America in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Ed's Care Guide
- Care Level: Advanced
- Light: Requires bright indirect light to maintain variegation, do not expose to direct light as this will burn the white parts of the leaves
- Water: Use a well draining soil mix and keep moist during summer. Allow to dry out completely between waterings during winter.
- Humidity: Average
- Temperature: 65-75F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Fertilize with an all-purpose liquid plant food during spring and summer once a month
- Propagation: Stem cuttings in water
- Growth: Upright, bushy, can grow to about 2 feet in diameter
- Pests: Generally not subject to pests with regular maintenance
- Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets