Philodendron Pittieri — Ø12 cm — H30 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light or partial shade. It is ideal for covering a support or trailing from a shelf.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to pets if ingested.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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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 within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Philodendron Pittieri — Ø12 cm — H30 cm
🌿 Elegant velvety foliage • 🎨 Spectacular soft texture • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Philodendron Pittieri is a rare and elegant indoor plant known for its spectacular velvety foliage that brings a touch of sophistication and softness to your urban jungle. This fascinating plant features elongated leaves with a unique velvety texture that creates an incomparable tactile and visual effect.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, the Philodendron pittieri is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows by climbing trees in humid understories. This variety is particularly appreciated for its elegant velvety foliage that brightens spaces and its ease of care. With a height of 30 cm and a pot diameter of 12 cm, it is perfect for offices, shelves, small spaces, or as a green accent in your urban jungle. As a bonus, the Philodendron is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and tolerates low-light spaces well.
Which Philodendron variety to choose?
The Philodendron genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Philodendron Pittieri stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Philodendron Pittieri (this plant): elegant velvety foliage, spectacular soft texture, compact habit (30 cm). Rare velvety version.
- Philodendron Birkin: dark green foliage with white stripes, elegant compact habit (25 cm). Graphic variegated version.
- Philodendron Prince of Orange: bright orange foliage, young leaves vivid orange (30 cm). Bright orange version.
- Philodendron Lime: bright lime green foliage, compact habit (20 cm). Bright green version.
- Philodendron Green Princess: shiny green foliage, compact bushy habit (25 cm). Classic green version.
- Philodendron Selloum Atom: compact cut foliage, bushy habit (25 cm). Compact cut version.
- Philodendron White Princess: green and white variegated foliage, rare collector's plant. White variegated version.
- Philodendron melanochrysum: dark green and copper velvety foliage, large size (75 cm). XXL velvety version.
- Philodendron Sodiroi: variegated silver foliage, rare plant (45 cm). Variegated silver version.
Why choose the Philodendron Pittieri? If you are looking for a Philodendron with elegant velvety foliage and a spectacular soft texture, the Pittieri is the perfect choice. It is a rare and sophisticated plant.
Exposure & placement
The Philodendron Pittieri appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its velvety, vibrant foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure for optimal growth.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Philodendron Pittieri is perfect for small spaces thanks to its compact size and elegant velvety foliage.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their velvety texture.
The Philodendron prefers a slightly moist substrate but never soggy — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its elegant velvety foliage and spectacular soft texture, the Philodendron Pittieri adds a touch of sophistication and softness to your urban jungle. It creates a refined tactile focal point.
- To pair with: Monstera, Pothos, Alocasia, Calathea, or other tropical plants to create a lush and sophisticated urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the velvety foliage.
- Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.
Velvety foliage creates a spectacular tactile and visual effect that brings sophistication and softness to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Give it bright indirect light: to keep its velvety foliage vibrant.
- Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular velvety texture.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid touching the leaves too often: to preserve their delicate velvety texture.
- Enjoy its rarity: the Philodendron Pittieri is an elegant and sophisticated collectible plant.
A true tropical gem, the Philodendron Pittieri captivates with its elegant velvety foliage and spectacular soft texture. A rare plant ideal for bringing sophistication and softness to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Philodendron pittieri
- Common name: Philodendron Pittieri
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H30 cm
- Adult size: up to 50–70 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Rare / Velvety / Sophisticated
- Particularity: elegant velvety foliage, spectacular soft texture, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, rare collectible plant, compact habit
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The velvety texture and foliage density naturally vary according to the plant's age.
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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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
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?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
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 to 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.