the 10 best
philodendrons
for your home
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With more than 400 different species & dozens of different varieties within each species, you'll fall in love with at least 1 type of philodendron. Here are 10 of the best to choose from.
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PHILODENDRON DOMESTICUM 'GOLDEN GODDESS'
The climbing plant has stunning chartreuse foliage that can get a foot or so long if you let it climb in a warm, bright spot.
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PHILODENDRON 'BIRKIN'
This self-heading (non-climbing) variety has pretty, spade-shaped dark green leaves that are variegated with creamy pinstripes.
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PHILODENDRON
HEDERACEUM
With dark green, heart-shaped leaves and a climbing/trailing habit, it's a sturdy choice for first-time plant parents.
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PHILODENDRON hederaceum
'brasil'
Beyond being the most common variegated form of heartleaf philodendron, it's also super easy to maintain.
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PHILODENDRON 'RED CONGO'
Also called 'Rojo Congo,' the Red Congo is a striking, larger variety philodendron with deep green foliage that emerges a purple-red color.
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PHILODENDRON 'MOONLIGHT'
Moonlight is another self-heading variety. Its new growth starts out yellow-green before turning dark green.
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PHILODENDRON
'PRINCE OF ORANGE'
Prince of Orange is similar to Red Congo and Moonlight, but it has beautiful warm orange hues in its new leaves.
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PHILODENDRON SELLOUM
(OR THAUMATOPHYLLUM
SELLOUM)
This showy plant will become an instant focal point in your room. It has deeply lobed leaves that can reach 24" in length.
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PHILODENDRON HEDERACEUM
MICANS
While this one isn't quite as easy to grow as some philodendrons, people love its bronzy, velvety patina.
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PHILODENDRON 'XANADU'
Xanadu is like a smaller version of P. selloum. It has great texture but doesn't require quite as much space. Give it bright light.
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