Philodendron patriciae
Patricia's Philodendron
Typical UK price
£19
Verified
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 6
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 28 Aug 2026
- On record
- 7
Cutting/corm1 on record
7cm4 sold
12cm1 sold
MatureNone
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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Recent UK sales
- 27 Oct 2026
💙Philodendron patriciae 12cm pot
12cm pot · 27 Oct 2026 £74 - 1 Oct 2026
Philodendron Patriciae Full Plant
size not stated · 1 Oct 2026 £56 - 30 Sep 2026
Philodendron Patriciae
size not stated · 30 Sep 2026 £35 - 30 Aug 2026
Philodendron Patriciae 'PP' x 5 | Tissue culture plants | Rare houseplants | UK
tissue culture lot, price per plantlet · 30 Aug 2026 £4 - 28 Aug 2026
Philodendron Patriciae Young Plant With New Growth Rare House Plant
size not stated · 28 Aug 2026 £19 - 27 Aug 2026
Philodendron Patriciae
size not stated · 27 Aug 2026 £42 - 20 Aug 2026
Philodendron Patriciae
size not stated · 20 Aug 2026 £18 - 9 Aug 2026
Philodendron Patriciae
size not stated · 9 Aug 2026 £42
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | £56 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | £35 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | £31 | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | £94 | 1 |
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)
- Look closely at leaf margins for tearing or damage, since the long pendent leaves are physically delicate
- Confirm you're buying the base species and not the pricier 'Variegata' form at base-species pricing
About Philodendron patriciae
Very long, very narrow, pendent leaves hang strap-like from the climbing stem of Philodendron patriciae, unlike any other cultivated Philodendron — a shallow to open basal sinus and strongly reduced posterior lobes taper gradually to an elongated acuminate tip. Described by Croat from Colombia's humid montane and lowland forest, it ascends trees in warm, shaded understory where humidity stays consistently high, slender stems rooting at each node. The base species draws its own dedicated interest from collectors who specifically want the botanical species rather than a cultivated derivative.
Native range
Colombia (humid montane and lowland forest)
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing hemiepiphyte
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Very long, very narrow and pendent, shallow to open sinus, strongly reduced posterior lobes, elongated acuminateFoliage tapering gradually to a long, sharp point at the leaf tip. tip
- Leaf length
- 60-120 cm
- Leaf width
- 8-20 cm
- Petiole colour
- Slender, green
- Venation
- Prominent midrib, understated lateral veins
- Texture
- Semi-glossy, moderately coriaceous
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Climbing on slender stems rooting at nodes, leaves hanging pendulously
Philodendron patriciae 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. Its slow growth means it uses water more slowly than a vigorous climber — err on the side of underwatering.
- Humidity
- High, 70-85%. Consistent humidity is essential for the long, ruffled leaves to unfurl cleanly without damage.
- Feeding
- Feed at quarter strength every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; drop to monthly over winter. Its slow, deliberate growth means it needs less feeding than the genus's more vigorous species.
- Repotting
- Repot every 12-18 months, sizing up the climbing support alongside the pot — the strap-like pendent leaves this species is grown for only develop fully once it's established and climbing.
Common problems
Torn or damaged new leaves
Cause: The long, narrow leaves are physically delicate as they unfurl, especially in low humidity
Fix: Keep humidity consistently high through the unfurling process and avoid moving or disturbing the plant while a new leaf is opening
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
Painfully slow new growth
Cause: A genuinely slow-growing species, not necessarily a sign of a problem
Fix: Be patient and keep conditions stable rather than repeatedly changing light, feed or position to chase faster growth
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 Philodendron patriciae
- 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 4-8 weeks; a genuinely slow, deliberate grower even by the standards of collector philodendrons, so treat a successful rooted cutting as a real win.