Amydrium humile
Humile Sprawling Aroid
Typical UK price
£12
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 23 Oct 2026
- On record
- 1
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm1 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | £12 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present; a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
- Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
- Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing; unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
About Amydrium humile
Amydrium humile is a sprawling or lightly climbing aroid species native to the humid tropical forests of Peninsula Malaysia and Sumatra. It typically grows on the forest floor in leaf litter or on rocks, climbing gently onto nearby supports. The plant features sprawling rooting stems that can form loose colonies. Its juvenile leaves are simple, entire, and heart-shaped to ovate, while the mature leaves become more architectural and deeply lobed or divided into finger-like segments, presenting a highly unique growth habit.
Native range
Peninsula Malaysia to Sumatra
Classification
- Genus
- Amydrium
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Sprawling, creeping, climbing climber
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-entire (juvenile) to deeply lobed/segmented (mature)
- Leaf length
- 15-30cm
- Leaf width
- 10-20cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- Reticulate
- Texture
- Slightly leathery
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Creeping stems, rooting at nodes
Amydrium humile care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Cause: Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Fix: Move to a brighter position: variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Amydrium humile
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
- Time to establish
- 4-7 months