Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor'

Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor' is a terrestrial aroid native to Colombia. Growing on a crawling surface rhizome, it produces large heart-shaped velvet leaves with prominent white venation. The 'Tricolor' mutation adds green, yellow-cream, and soft pink marbled variegation. It grows best in highly organic, well-draining soil and shaded bright indirect light.

Native range

Colombia; variegated collector form in cultivation

Classification

Genus

Philodendron

Family

Araceae

Type

Variegated

Growth habit

Terrestrial creeper

Form of

Philodendron gloriosum

Morphology

Leaf shape

Broad velvety heart-shaped with deep sinus

Leaf length

25-45 cm

Leaf width

20-35 cm

Petiole colour

Green

Venation

Bold white contrast veins

Texture

Soft velvety

Variegation

Tricolor variegation in cream, yellow, and soft pink marbling

Growth habit

TerrestrialA plant that grows directly in the ground, rooting in soil rather than climbing trees or rocks. growth via thick surface rhizome