It’s time to step up your indoor garden.
There are more than 450 philodendron varieties in the world.
These wildly populartropical plantsare categorized by their growing habit:climbing or upright.
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They are available in myriad colors, sizes, and textures.
Philodendron Care Tips
In general, philodendrons prefer partial sun exposure.
To get the best color on variegated leaves, confirm the plant receives bright, indirect light.
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Loamy, well-drained soil is best.
Provide a moderate amount of water, and watch the leavesdrooping leaves could mean you’re over- or under-watering.
For more specific philodendron care tips, check out the varieties below.
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If you have pets, philodendron plants can be toxic to them.
Be sure to place them out of reach, or consider otherpet-friendly plantsinstead.
Philodendron McColley’s Finale
Philodendron McColley’s Finale features bronze red leaves that gradually turn bright green.
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The plant foliage features shades of maroon and dark, purply black.
You’ll want to keep it in bright, indirect light with regular watering.
Philodendron White Wizard
This rare philodendron has dramatic white spots and stripes against the dark green foliage.
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The philodendron can handle medium to bright indirect light, and requires only weekly or biweekly watering.
Its leaves feature a range of colorscream, green, orange, and red.
You may want to trellis this plant, as it’s a climber!
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Keep it in medium to bright indirect light.
As a tropical plant, philodendron verrucosum loves a lot of humidity and a warm environment.
Philodendron Gloriosum
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This bold variation of the philodendron thrives on.
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bright, indirect light and a drier environment.
Like other philodendrons, the philodendron billietiae thrives in partial sun and well-drained soil.
It can grow up to 10 feet tall, so make room for it.
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It thrives in moist soil, and indirect light.
Grab a trellis for this climber, which is easy to care for.
Heartleaf Philodendron
This classic trailing philodendron is one of the easiest plants to grow.
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It’s adaptable to a variety of light conditions and forgiving if you neglect it.
Heartleaf philodendron features fast-growing, heart-shaped leaves that emerge bronze, then quickly turn into a glossy green.
It makes a beautiful hanging plant with vines that reach 4 or 5 feet indoors.
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Rotate the pot every few days if the plant starts to slant toward the sun.
Both imperial varieties prefer moderate to bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate shadier surroundings.
Prince of Orange likes moderate to bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate shady conditions.
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For the most vibrant color, ensure this tropical houseplant receives enough indirect sunlight.
It thrives in high humidity, so consider a humidifier or mist the plant regularly.
Philodendron Brasil
This fun trailing variety features heart-shaped leaves in different shades of green and yellow.
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The trailing plant gets its name due to its close resemblance to the Brazilian flag.
Brasil shows its variegation best in medium to bright indirect light.
Micans looks elegant cascading in a hanging planter and is equally lovely when trained on a trellis.
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It likes medium to bright indirect light.
The plant produces copious paddle-shaped, shiny green leaves with deep lobes and delicate pale veining.
Burle Marx thrives in bright but indirect light but can live in low light too.
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Xanadu Philodendron
Xanadu features broad, shiny leaves with multiple lobes perched on long, sturdy stems.
Xanadu adapts to various conditions, is easy to grow, and is inexpensive for its size.
Philodendron Brandtianum
If you are a fan of variegation, brandtianum will not disappoint.
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This lovely vining plant features heart-shaped, deep green leaves with beautiful silver striations.
Emerging leaves feature a yellow-orange hue that morphs into dark green and silver shades when mature.
Although brandtianum is a vining variety, it has a full and upright habit.
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Its foliage features white and bright yellow striped variegation that pops against its colorful green leaves with proper light.
Birkins thrive best in bright indirect light.
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma thrives in bright, indirect light and consistent moisture.
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