Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti
Typical UK price
£20
Verified
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 11
- Middle half
- £17 to £25
- Last sold
- 15 Oct 2026
- On record
- 30
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cm11 sold
12cm6 sold
Mature1 on record
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
- Not used as the size price
for a 7cm pot
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Recent UK sales
- 15 Oct 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti – Young Plant (5–7 cm Pot)
7cm pot · 15 Oct 2026 £18 - 15 Oct 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Strapped Leaf Rare Houseplant
size not stated · 15 Oct 2026 £20 - 15 Oct 2026
Philodrendon Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 15 Oct 2026 £20 - 5 Oct 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Pot 10cm , Acclimated #10
12cm pot · 5 Oct 2026 £27 - 4 Oct 2026
Philodendron ‘Spiritus Sancti’ (Philodendron spiritus sancti) In 11 Cm Pot
12cm pot · 4 Oct 2026 £34 - 28 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti House Plant
size not stated · 28 Sep 2026 £32 - 25 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Full Plant Free Rm 48hr Delivery
size not stated · 25 Sep 2026 £28 - 24 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Full Plant Free Rm 48hr Delivery
size not stated · 24 Sep 2026 £28
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- 21 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti , Pot 15cm, acclimated, houseplant
17cm pot · not used as this size's price · 21 Sep 2026 £15 - 18 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti #3, Pot 10cm, acclimated, ready to be potted up
12cm pot · 18 Sep 2026 £27 - 15 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti rare indoor houseplant
size not stated · 15 Sep 2026 £14 - 8 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti #2, Pot 10cm, acclimated, ready to be potted up
12cm pot · 8 Sep 2026 £30 - 6 Sep 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Actual Plant
size not stated · 6 Sep 2026 £23 - 5 Sep 2026
Philodrendon Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 5 Sep 2026 £20 - 27 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Pot 10cm Ready To Be Upsizes , Houseplant
12cm pot · 27 Aug 2026 £32 - 16 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Rare Houseplant Rooted Grown From Tissue Culture
tissue culture plantlet · 16 Aug 2026 £10 - 15 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Full Plant
size not stated · 15 Aug 2026 £16 - 14 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Pot 10cm Ready To Be Upsizes , Houseplant
12cm pot · 14 Aug 2026 £32 - 12 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti x 5 | Tissue culture plants | Rare houseplants | UK
tissue culture lot, price per plantlet · 12 Aug 2026 £4 - 5 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Young Plant Rooted
size not stated · 5 Aug 2026 £16 - 3 Aug 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti ** 30+cm Largest Leaf ** Actual plant
size not stated · 3 Aug 2026 £53 - 20 Jul 2026
Philodrendon Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 20 Jul 2026 £20 - 19 Jul 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Rare Houseplant Strappy Leaf Philo Baby Plant
size not stated · 19 Jul 2026 £11 - 12 Jul 2026
Philodrendon Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 12 Jul 2026 £20 - 10 Jul 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Actual Plant
size not stated · 10 Jul 2026 £31 - 7 Jul 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Full plant
size not stated · 7 Jul 2026 £30 - 5 Jul 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti 10.5cm Pot size Houseplant
12cm pot · 5 Jul 2026 £45 - 5 Jul 2026
Philodrendon Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 5 Jul 2026 £20 - 3 Jul 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 3 Jul 2026 £27 - 29 Jun 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 29 Jun 2026 £30 - 26 Jun 2026
Philodrendon Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 26 Jun 2026 £20 - 25 Jun 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti – Adolescent Plant (7 cm Pot)
7cm pot · 25 Jun 2026 £35 - 4 Jun 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti – 10.5cm Pot
12cm pot · 4 Jun 2026 £23 - 31 May 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - Rare Plant #1
size not stated · 31 May 2026 £15 - 23 May 2026
Collection Only/Rare Philodendron Spiritus Sancti PSS Collector Aroid Houseplant
size not stated · 23 May 2026 £52 - 14 May 2026
Philodendron spiritus sancti
size not stated · 14 May 2026 £125 - 10 May 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - Rare Plant #2
size not stated · 10 May 2026 £28 - 16 Apr 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti
size not stated · 16 Apr 2026 £30 - 12 Apr 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - Rare Plant #16
size not stated · 12 Apr 2026 £28 - 6 Apr 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - Rare Plant #14
size not stated · 6 Apr 2026 £28 - 3 Apr 2026
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - Rare Plant #15
size not stated · 3 Apr 2026 £28
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Tropicals tissue culture plantlet | In stock | 2 Nov 2026 | £7 |
| Grow Tropicals tissue culture plantlet | Sold out | 2 Nov 2026 | £17 |
| House of Kojo 14cm pot | Sold out | 2 Nov 2026 | £100 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | £20 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | £25 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | £16 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | £20 | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | £30 | 3 |
| May 2026 | £40 | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | £28 | 4 |
US eBay sold listings (not UK prices)
20 sold on ebay.com, 30 Mar 2026 to 25 Jun 2026, median US$61. These are not UK sales and are not in the UK price.
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US$85 · 19 Jun 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - 4 inch and 6 inch Pots - Rare Exotic Plant
US$68 · 19 Jun 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Plant in 6" Pot 20" Tall 17" Wide 17" Leaf RARE
US$98 · 11 Jun 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Exact Plant Ships Nationwide
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US$53 · 29 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Plant in 4" Pot 15" Tall 24" Wide
US$61 · 24 Apr 2026#50 Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Plant 4” Pot Aroid Houseplant Rare
US$65 · 17 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti - 2 Pack - 2.7" Pot **Exact Plants**
US$37 · 15 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Exact Plant Ships Nationwide
US$66 · 12 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti 2 Plants In Pot OZ1
US$75 · 10 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti K358
US$55 · 8 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti K282
US$53 · 3 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti, Exact Plant Ships Nationwide
US$66 · 1 Apr 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Plant in 4" Pot 12" Tall 14" Wide 11" Leaf
US$93 · 31 Mar 2026Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Mz0
US$53 · 30 Mar 2026
Before you buy
- Given the price and how frequently this species is misspelled or mislabelled in listings, verify the seller's feedback history and photo authenticity before committing
- 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)
- Ask for a clear photo of the whole plant plus a close-up of a fully unfurled leaf, since damage during unfurling is common and affects value
About Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti is known for its extremely elongated, dangling lanceolate leaves with deep sinus lobes. It originates from a highly restricted wild habitat in Brazil. Historically priced in the thousands of pounds, increasing availability through micropropagation and tissue culture has begun shifting market dynamics, though mature, high-character specimens still command premium prices among collectors.
Native range
Espírito Santo, Brazil
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing hemiepiphyte on moss pole
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Elongated sword-like, sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.
- Leaf length
- 60 - 120 cm
- Leaf width
- 10 - 15 cm
- Petiole colour
- Deep green to maroon base
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., subtle pale midrib
- Texture
- Coriaceous, matte leathery
- Variegation
- None (Pure form)
- Growth habit
- Climbing with thick aerial anchors
Philodendron spiritus-sancti care
- Substrate
- High-porosity mix: 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir, on a sturdy moss pole set in at planting time. The elongated leaves put real weight on the climbing support as they mature.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Slow to moderate growth means it uses water more slowly than a vigorous climber; err on the side of underwatering.
- Humidity
- Very high, 75-90%. A terrarium, greenhouse cabinet, or humidifier-supported grow space is close to essential for clean leaf unfurling at this species' price tier.
- Feeding
- Quarter-strength balanced fertiliser every two to three weeks in the growing season, monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, sizing up the climbing support with the pot. Handle roots minimally given the value and slow recovery time of a damaged specimen.
Common problems
New leaf tearing or failing to unfurl cleanly
Cause: Humidity dropping during the unfurling process, which the long lanceolate leaves are especially sensitive to
Fix: Keep humidity stable and high for the full duration a new leaf takes to open, not just at initiation
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; act quickly given the plant's value
No new growth for extended periods
Cause: Normal for a slow to moderate grower, particularly through cooler months
Fix: Keep conditions stable rather than repeatedly adjusting light, feed, or position
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 spiritus-sancti
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Challenging. Needs stable humidity, consistent moisture, and bright indirect light to thrive. Best suited to experienced aroid growers.
- Time to establish
- 4-8 months
- Notes
- Slow-growing species that roots reluctantly. Use moist sphagnum with high humidity and bottom heat. Multiple nodes improve success. Valuable enough that air layering is often preferred to avoid losing the cutting.