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Philodendron Gloriosum
Philodendron gloriosum
Other known names: Creeping velvet philodendron
A terrestrial crawler with large velvet hearts and pale veins.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Safety not yet verified. Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the upper 1–2 inches dry
- Growing medium
- Airy, chunky mix with reliable drainage
- Feeding
- Balanced feed at reduced strength during active growth
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
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Characteristics
A terrestrial crawler with large velvet hearts and pale veins.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Philodendron gloriosum
- Plant group
- Philodendron
- Other known names
- Creeping velvet philodendron
- Safety
- Safety not yet verified
Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Growth
- Growth habit
- Climbing, trailing, or self-heading tropical
- Native range
- Tropical Americas or Southeast Asia, depending on genus
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Propagation
Stem or node cutting; division for clumping types
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Problems to recognize
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Philodendron Gloriosum is recorded botanically as Philodendron gloriosum. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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