Philodendron 'Imperial Green'
Cultivar of nursery origin; complex hybrid in the Philodendron erubescens lineage
First described by Hybrid (horticultural origin).
Broad, thick, glossy leaves emerging bright lime-green and maturing to deep green; sturdy petioles.
Compact self-heading rosette; does not climb.
Genus from Greek 'philo' (love) + 'dendron' (tree), referring to many species' habit of climbing trees. 'Imperial Green' is a horticultural cultivar name.
Philodendron 'Imperial Green' is the green counterpart to 'Imperial Red', a self-heading hybrid grown for broad, thick, glossy deep-green leaves arranged in a compact rosette. New growth is bright lime, deepening with age. It is among the easiest and most low-light-tolerant philodendrons.
One of the most tolerant philodendrons: handles medium to bright indirect light and average humidity. Water when the top 2–3 cm dries; no support needed. An excellent low-fuss desk or floor plant.
Aroid mix (40% orchid bark, 40% coco coir, 20% perlite). Repot every 1–2 years in spring; keep as a self-heading clump.
Monthly during growing season (spring–summer)
- Root rot from overwatering; leggy growth in low light; spider mites in dry air; brown tips from very dry air.
- It's the all-green sibling of 'Imperial Red', with the same easy, compact habit.
- New leaves emerge bright lime before settling to deep glossy green.
- It tolerates lower light better than most philodendrons, hence its popularity in offices.