Philodendron chloanthum
Philodendron chloanthum Croat & Grayum · Philodendron chloanthum
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£80 to £300
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Before you buy
- Check that roots are firm and pale to tan; avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Look for a glossy, not dull, leaf surface, since dullness often signals inconsistent growing conditions
- Confirm the plant is already established on or ready for a climbing support
- Check the growing point and stem are firm, not soft, especially near the base
About Philodendron chloanthum
A slender, scandent growth habit makes Philodendron chloanthum an excellent climber, one that thrives when given a moss pole or woody support that mimics the tree trunks it ascends in the wild. Native to humid tropical forest in Costa Rica and Panama, it carries elongated, narrowly ovate leaves with a smooth, glossy green finish and delicate posterior lobes. Adapted to lower-canopy conditions, it wants stable warmth and consistent humidity to keep that lush, glossy appearance rather than the duller look it takes on under stress.
Native range
Costa Rica and Panama
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Slender climber
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Narrowly ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to narrowly sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.
- Leaf length
- 15-30 cm
- Leaf width
- 8-15 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., subtle
- Texture
- Smooth, glossy
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- ScandentClimbing or scrambling upward, typically requiring vertical support./Climbing
Philodendron chloanthum 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 species better than a strict dry-out cycle, provided the mix itself drains fast.
- Humidity
- High, 60-80%. Stable warmth alongside humidity matters here — this lower-canopy species doesn't tolerate temperature swings as well as more adaptable climbing philodendrons.
- 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 leaf size and the glossy mature form this species is grown for.
Common problems
Dull, less glossy leaf surface
Cause: Inconsistent humidity or temperature swings
Fix: Keep conditions stable rather than letting the plant cycle between wet/dry or warm/cool extremes
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
Leggy growth with long gaps between leaves
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light
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 chloanthum
- 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
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- 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.