Philodendron 'Belle Isle'
Belle Isle Philodendron
Typical UK price
£97
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 18 Aug 2026
- On record
- 2
Cutting/corm3 sold
7cm1 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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Recent UK sales
- 28 Sep 2026
Rare❌philodendron Belle Isle Rooted Cutting
rooted cutting · 28 Sep 2026 £79 - 21 Sep 2026
Rare🧡💚philodendron Belle Isle Rooted Cutting
rooted cutting · 21 Sep 2026 £53 - 17 Sep 2026
Rare💚philodendron Belle Isle Long Leaf One Leaf Rooted Cutting Active Growth
rooted cutting · 17 Sep 2026 £208 - 18 Aug 2026
Rare🧡💚philodendron Belle Isle Rooted Base Active Growth
size not stated · 18 Aug 2026 £97 - 3 Aug 2026
Rare🧡💚philodendron Belle Isle Rooted Base Active Growth
size not stated · 3 Aug 2026 £91 - 20 Jul 2026
Rare💚 Philodendron ❌Belle Isle❌ Loong Leaf Rooted Cutting Active Growth
rooted cutting · 20 Jul 2026 £65 - 15 Jul 2026
Rare💚 Philodendron ❌Belle Isle❌ Loong Leaf Rooter Cutting
unrooted cutting · 15 Jul 2026 £77 - 26 Jun 2026
Rare💚philodendron Belle Isle One Leaf Rooted Cutting
rooted cutting · 26 Jun 2026 £77
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For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £94 | 2 |
Before you buy
- Check that roots are firm and white to tan; avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips (tiny dark specks or silvery streaking) and mealybugs (white cottony deposits at leaf axils)
- Confirm the leaf shows the distinctive elongated central lobe clearly, since 'Belle Isle' is sometimes confused with similar cultivars at this price point
- Given the price this cultivar commands, request photos of the roots and newest growth rather than relying on a single listing image
About Philodendron 'Belle Isle'
An elongated, strap-like central lobe paired with comparatively short, broad lateral lobes gives Philodendron 'Belle Isle' its bat-wing outline — the trait this cultivar of undocumented parentage is grown for above all else. Glossy dark green leaves with slightly undulate margins climb via aerial roots along whatever support is provided. The precise parentage remains unpublished, but the tropical aroid ancestry is obvious in its warm, humid requirements; among cultivated Philodendrons with unusual leaf forms, it stands out for departing from the conventional foliage shapes most of the genus shares.
Native range
Horticultural cultivar; tropical aroid ancestry, parentage undocumented
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Cultivar
- Growth habit
- Climbing hemiepiphyte
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- TrilobedDivided into three distinct lobes or sections. with very elongated central lobe and short broad lateral lobes (bat-wing silhouette)
- Leaf length
- 30-60 cm (central lobe)
- Leaf width
- 25-50 cm (across lateral lobes)
- Petiole colour
- Green, medium length
- Venation
- Prominent midrib per lobe with pinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein. lateral veins
- Texture
- Glossy, semi-coriaceous
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Climbing, attaches via aerial roots
Philodendron 'Belle Isle' care
- Substrate
- A high-porosity mix — 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir — with a moss pole or similar support set in at planting time. Philodendrons are prone to root rot in denser substrates, and the aerial roots need something to climb as much as the pot needs drainage.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then let the top third of the mix dry before watering again. Consistent moisture suits this cultivar better than a strict dry-out cycle, provided the mix itself drains fast.
- Humidity
- High, 65-80%. UK tap water can cause brown tips — rainwater or filtered water is worth the extra effort for a plant at this price point.
- Feeding
- Feed at quarter to half strength every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; drop to monthly over winter.
- Repotting
- Repot every 12-18 months, sizing up the climbing support alongside the pot — a support that's too short holds back the bat-wing leaf shape this cultivar is grown for.
Common problems
Ordinary, less pronounced leaf silhouette
Cause: No climbing support, or a young plant yet to reach mature leaf form
Fix: Add or extend a moss pole and be patient; the bat-wing shape develops more distinctly with maturity and a proper support
Root rot
Cause: Substrate that stays wet, often from a mix that's too dense or a pot with poor drainage
Fix: Repot into a chunkier mix immediately and trim away any mushy roots
Brown leaf tips
Cause: Low humidity or minerals in UK tap water
Fix: Increase ambient humidity and switch to rainwater or filtered water
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.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Philodendron 'Belle Isle'
- 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
- 4-8 months
- Notes
- Stem cuttings with at least one node and aerial root root readily in damp sphagnum or water within 3-6 weeks; giving the cutting something to climb from the start speeds establishment.