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Philodendron gloriosum
Terrestrial climbing aroids (Philodendron gloriosum)Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Gloriosum
Crawling philodendron with large velvety heart-shaped leaves and prominent pale veins.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
The care is manageable, but its horizontal rhizome needs room to crawl and dislikes being forced into a climbing setup.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.
Water after the upper portion starts drying; maintain aeration around the crawling rhizome.
Chunky, moisture-balanced aroid mix in a wider container that accommodates horizontal growth.
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Do not force onto a vertical support; provide horizontal room for the rhizome to crawl.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
