Plant Care Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum

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Philodendron gloriosum has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Philodendron gloriosum has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️

Taxonomy

Philodendron gloriosum
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales

Also known as

Gloriosum

How to care for Philodendron gloriosum

💦 Water

How often to water your Philodendron gloriosum

Water needs for Philodendron gloriosum
0.5 cups
every 7

Philodendron gloriosum needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Philodendron gloriosum

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Philodendron gloriosum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Philodendron gloriosum: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Philodendron gloriosum may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Philodendron gloriosum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Philodendron gloriosum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Philodendron gloriosum: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron gloriosum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Philodendron gloriosum is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Philodendron gloriosum →

Benefits of Growing Philodendron gloriosum →

Common Philodendron gloriosum Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Philodendron gloriosum →

Outdoor Care Guide for Philodendron gloriosum →


💦 Water Needs

Philodendron gloriosum prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Philodendron gloriosum Water Frequency →

Philodendron gloriosum Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Philodendron gloriosum can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Philodendron gloriosum Light Requirements →

Philodendron gloriosum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Philodendron gloriosum is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Philodendron gloriosum prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Philodendron gloriosum Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Philodendron gloriosum does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Philodendron gloriosum →

Best Pots for Philodendron gloriosum →

When and How to Successfully Repot Philodendron gloriosum →

What Are Healthy Philodendron gloriosum Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Philodendron gloriosum should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Philodendron gloriosum →


❄️ Dormancy

Philodendron gloriosum does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!


🌎 Native Region

Philodendron gloriosum is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Philodendron gloriosum is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Philodendron gloriosum Lifecycle →

Philodendron gloriosum Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Philodendron gloriosum →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Philodendron gloriosum can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Philodendron gloriosum →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Philodendron gloriosum, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Philodendron gloriosum has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 7
Philodendron gloriosum has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
Philodendron gloriosum has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 4
Philodendron gloriosum has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 3
Philodendron gloriosum has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@cjred avatar
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leaf-1 45 Plants
xp 6,260 XP
globe Downtown Core, Singapore
11/24/2021

Easy plant just give good lighting and air flow

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
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@Chia
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 86 XP
globe Jannali, New South Wales
09/10/2021

It’s absolutely stunning

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@ivanjz avatar
@@ivanjz
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 146 XP
05/25/2021

please make sure you have had at least some experience with plants before keeping one of these! they are easy, beginners-friendly ‘rare’ plants so they will tolerate a lot and reward you with lovely foliage but make sure you have some idea of what you are doing. good luck and happy planting!!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor

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