{"product_id":"philodendron-gloriosum-philodendron-glorieux","title":"Philodendron gloriosum (Glorious philodendron) — H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"philodendron-gloriosum\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💚 Velvety heart-shaped leaves • 🤍 Contrasting cream veins • 🌱 Creeping rhizome • 🌿 Evergreen foliage • ⛅ Bright light without direct sun • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/strong\u003e has large heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture, dark green crossed by very distinct cream veins. Each new leaf emerges pale, almost pinkish, then darkens over a few weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eNative to the humid forests of Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/philodendron\"\u003ephilodendrons\u003c\/a\u003e most sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eUnlike most philodendrons, it does not climb: its thick stem, the rhizome, creeps along the surface of the potting soil and produces one leaf after another towards the front. It should therefore be grown in a wide rather than tall pot, without a support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-philodendron\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich philodendron should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philodendrons in the catalogue, depending on the foliage you are looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large, velvety heart-shaped leaves with cream veins and a trailing habit. The most graphic choice for foliage enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-green-princess-12cm-25cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Green Princess\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy, bright green leaves with a compact, dense habit. The easiest choice for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-white-princess\"\u003ePhilodendron White Princess\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves variegated with white. For marbled foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-prince-of-orange\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Prince of Orange'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery orange young leaves that turn green with age. For a touch of warm colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-selloum-atom-12cm-25cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Selloum 'Atom'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — wavy, deeply cut leaves and a clumping habit. For a compact jungle effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGloriosum stands out to the touch: its leaves are matte and soft like velvet, whereas most philodendrons have smooth, glossy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its native habitat, it grows on the ground in the light shade of tall trees. At home, it needs bright but filtered light, stable warmth and air that is not too dry - a balance explained in detail in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright and indirect, 1 to 2 metres from an east- or west-facing window; direct sun scorches the velvety leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e between 18 and 27 °C, never below 15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally above 60%, making a bright bathroom or a corner with grouped plants a good location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e radiators, cold drafts, and open windows in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe rhizome always grows in the same direction: position the plant so that it grows toward the center of the pot, not against the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rhizome, resting on the surface, is more sensitive to excess water than to drought. Leaves that turn yellow from the bottom often indicate that the potting soil has remained waterlogged, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — when the top 2 to 3 centimeters of potting soil are dry; water less often in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature, preferably low in limescale or rainwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted fertilizer for green plants, once a month from spring through the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, a mixture of potting soil, pine bark, and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring, into a pot that is wider than it is tall, leaving the rhizome resting on the surface, never buried. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/rempotage-des-plantes-dinterieur-quand-comment-et-dans-quoi-rempoter-guide-complet\"\u003erepotting houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e explains each step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRather than misting, which leaves light spots on the velvety foliage, place the pot on a saucer filled with damp clay pebbles, ensuring that the bottom of the pot does not touch the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark foliage and graphic veins make it the centerpiece of a tropical arrangement. Grouped with other plants, it also benefits from the humidity they release, a tip featured in our advice on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rares-et-originales-lesquelles-choisir-et-comment-les-entretenir\"\u003erare and unusual plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a velvet duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-warscewiczii-plante-paon-veloutee\"\u003eCalathea warscewiczii\u003c\/a\u003e — the same velvety foliage, but with long upright leaves and purple undersides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo play with the veining,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-polly-oreille-elephant\"\u003eAlocasia Polly\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its arrow-shaped leaves with white veins echo the gloriosum’s hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a foliage carpet in the foreground,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator'\u003c\/a\u003e — its low leaves, veined with red, dress the base of the arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-brussels-round-anthracite\"\u003eElho Brussels Round anthracite decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark color makes the cream-colored veins stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace it at eye level, on a shelf or a low piece of furniture: its leaves are best appreciated from the front, when the light glides across the velvety surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cut the rhizome too soon:\u003c\/strong\u003e each segment bears roots and a leaf. If it reaches the edge of the pot, give it a longer or rectangular container rather than trimming it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust with a soft brush:\u003c\/strong\u003e the velvety surface traps dust, and rubbing it too hard with a damp cloth can damage it. A dry brush or a gentle breath is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient with new leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e a leaf takes several weeks to unfurl and darken. Do not touch it while it is pale and fragile; in winter, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-dinterieur-en-hiver-comment-les-aider-a-survivre-et-meme-prosperer-pendant-les-mois-froids\"\u003e5 steps for indoor plants in winter\u003c\/a\u003e help it keep growing steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glorious philodendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical rainforests of Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e creeping, with a horizontal rhizome at the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, let the potting soil dry slightly on the surface between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high, ideally above 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and airy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, velvety dark green with cream-colored veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children (calcium oxalates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Collector's plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: leaf size, vein width, and the color of young leaves naturally vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278081335561,"sku":"60799","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_728f2969-9682-4447-aa04-99870a28a4b4.jpg?v=1791989842","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/philodendron-gloriosum-glorious-philodendron","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}