Philodendron stenolobum
Stenolobum Arborescent Philodendron
UK price
£25 to £80
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Before you buy
- Check that roots are firm and white to tan; avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Confirm the single growing point (crown) is firm and undamaged, since this species has no side stems to fall back on if the crown is compromised
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips (tiny dark specks or silvery streaking) and mealybugs (white cottony deposits at leaf axils)
- Ask about the leaf span of the specimen offered, since this arborescent species needs real floor space at maturity
About Philodendron stenolobum
Philodendron stenolobum is an arborescent (tree-like) Philodendron native to the Atlantic forest of eastern Brazil. Unlike typical climbing or sprawling philodendrons, it grows with a thick woody stem and forms a large rosette of elongated, narrow, strap-like leaves with deeply wavy (undulated) margins. The mature leaves hang downward. It grows best in bright indirect light and is robust once established.
Native range
Brazil (Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Bahia)
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Arborescent, self-heading
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Highly elongated linearLong and very narrow leaves with parallel sides, similar to grass.-lanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip., undulatedLeaves featuring wavy or rippled margins (edges). margins
- Leaf length
- 80-150cm
- Leaf width
- 10-20cm
- Petiole colour
- Dark green, sturdy
- Venation
- Prominent thick midrib
- Texture
- Thick, leathery (coriaceous), semi-glossy
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Rosette from central arborescent stem
Philodendron stenolobum care
- Substrate
- High-porosity mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 30% coco coir, in a heavy, wide-based pot; no climbing support is needed, but the eventual leaf span and weight need a stable base.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. A single woody stem and rosette form give it more buffer against inconsistent watering than a thin-stemmed climber.
- Humidity
- Moderate to high, 60-80%. More tolerant of average room humidity than the genus's velvet-leaved climbers, though the long strap leaves develop best above 65%.
- Feeding
- Quarter to half strength balanced fertiliser every two to three weeks in the growing season, monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 18-24 months into a proportionally wider and heavier pot; the woody stem and hanging leaf mass make this species prone to tipping in light containers.
Common problems
Leaves splitting or tearing at the margins
Cause: The long, wavy-margined leaves are physically vulnerable in tight spaces or high foot traffic
Fix: Give the plant enough clearance for its full leaf span, which can reach over a metre at maturity
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
Pot tipping over
Cause: A heavy, spreading rosette of pendent leaves outgrowing a light or narrow container
Fix: Repot into a wider, heavier pot rather than trying to prop or stake the plant
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 stenolobum
- Methods
- Seed, Offset. 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
- 8-12 months
- Notes
- Arborescent, self-heading species with a single growing point; it does not produce stem cuttings the way climbers do. Propagation relies on basal offsets, which this species produces infrequently, or seed when available.