Philodendron pittieri H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Philodendron pittieri climb a support stake? Yes — a moss stake encourages the development of larger leaves and a more structured shape. Without a stake, the plant naturally maintains a compact, bushy form.
What is the difference between the Philodendron pittieri and the Philodendron Micans? Both have velvety foliage, but the Pittieri has a compact upright shape and green leaves, while the Micans has iridescent bronze-green leaves and a trailing habit.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Velvety foliage with a unique texture • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • ⚠️ Toxic to dogs and cats • 📏 H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
Philodendron pittieri is a tropical collector's plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. Its elongated leaves have a soft, velvety texture that is pleasant to the touch, creating an incomparable tactile and visual effect - a rare quality in the world of indoor plants. Easy to care for, compact growth habit, steady growth.
Pair with Philodendrons and original and rare plants.
Which Philodendron variety should you choose?
The Philodendron genus offers great diversity in our catalogue:
- Philodendron Pittieri (this plant) - H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. Velvety foliage with a unique texture, compact growth habit. The rare velvety version.
- Philodendron Micans - iridescent bronze-green velvety foliage, trailing. The trailing velvety version.
- Philodendron Birkin - dark green foliage with graphic white stripes, compact growth habit. The structured variegated version.
- Philodendron Prince of Orange - bright orange new leaves that gradually turn green. The warm, colorful version.
- Philodendron Green Princess - compact, glossy green foliage. The classic green version.
- Philodendron Billietiae - elongated leaves with orange petioles, rare. The graphic collector's version.
Philodendron and Monstera are distinguished mainly by their growth habit, at the heart of the Philodendron vs Monstera comparison.
Light & placement
Philodendron pittieri thrives in indirect light - in its natural habitat, it climbs trees in the humid understory, sheltered from direct sun.
- Exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade - avoid direct sun, which burns the velvety leaves.
- Ideal: office, shelf, living room or bright bedroom without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, with no sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light, airy and well-draining - universal potting soil with perlite.
Avoid touching the leaves too often - the velvety texture is formed by delicate trichomes that are damaged by repeated contact with fingers and gradually lose their satin-like appearance.
Watering & care
Philodendron pittieri is easy to care for and tolerates irregular watering well. The right watering schedule is determined by how quickly the substrate dries.
- Watering: moderate - let the top 3 to 5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, reduced to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Humidity: it enjoys 60 to 70% - mist occasionally or place on moist clay pebbles.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
To clean the velvety leaves, use a soft brush rather than a damp cloth - the brush removes dust without flattening the trichomes that give the foliage its velvety appearance.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its unique velvety texture creates a striking tactile contrast in a plant arrangement - a plant you will want to touch, attracting attention as much through touch as through sight.
- As a pairing: pair it with a Calathea Makoyana with smooth, graphic leaves, or an Alocasia Silver Dragon with metallic, embossed foliage - two radically different plant textures that enhance each other.
- Ideal pot: white, grey, or black matte ceramic decorative pot — neutral tones highlight the velvety texture without competing with it.
- Setting: perfect on a desk or bright shelf — its soft texture creates a unique sensory plant presence.
Verdeia tips
- The velvety texture is formed by trichomes — these tiny leaf hairs give the foliage its characteristic velvety appearance and feel. Avoid rubbing the leaves with a damp cloth, which would flatten the trichomes — use a soft brush to remove dust without damaging the texture.
- Optional support — Pittieri can naturally climb a moss pole as it grows. A support encourages the development of larger leaves and a more structured growth habit. Without a support, it retains a compact, bushy growth habit.
- Toxic to dogs and cats — like all Araceae, Philodendron pittieri contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it out of animals' reach.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Philodendron pittieri
- Common name: Philodendron Pittieri
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 30 cm
- Mature size: 50–70 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate, let the top 3–5 cm dry out
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Collection / Velvety / Sensory
- Distinctive feature: velvety foliage formed by trichomes, unique tactile texture, compact growth habit, rare collector's plant
Each plant is unique: the velvety texture and foliage density naturally vary depending on the plant's age and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.