Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'

Cultivar of nursery origin; derived from the Philodendron pedatum group (P. pedatum complex, native to tropical South America)

Multi-lobed leaves that emerge ghostly white/cream, mature through pale lime to deep green; firm, glossy texture at maturity.

Climbing cultivar; develops larger, more deeply lobed leaves with a moss pole and bright light.

Genus from Greek 'philo' (love) + 'dendron' (tree), referring to many species' habit of climbing trees. 'Florida Ghost' is a horticultural cultivar name, referring to the ghostly pale new growth.

Philodendron 'Florida Ghost' is a cultivar in the Philodendron pedatum lineage (sometimes attributed to P. pedatum × P. squamiferum-type breeding). It is famous for new leaves that emerge near-white ('ghostly'), then turn through pale yellow-green to deep green as they harden. Leaves are multi-lobed; the plant is a climber and benefits from a support.

Give bright indirect light and a moss pole. The dramatic white new growth is normal — leaves green up as they mature, which is expected, not a problem. Keep an airy mix evenly moist but not soggy with good humidity.

• Root rot from overwatering; pale new leaves can scorch in direct sun; spider mites in dry air; smaller/less-lobed leaves without a support to climb.

• New leaves emerge an eerie ghostly white, then turn pale lime before settling to deep green — hence 'Florida Ghost'.
• It belongs to the Philodendron pedatum lineage, known for multi-lobed leaves.
• The white new growth is normal and not a sign of variegation loss or disease.