Philodendron 'Splendid'
Cultivated hybrid; no wild native range
Horticultural hybrid commonly treated as Philodendron verrucosum × Philodendron melanochrysum. It has no wild native range as a named cultivated hybrid.
Hybrid cross: Philodendron verrucosum ×Philodendron melanochrysum
Splendid Philodendron thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers consistently moist (not waterlogged) soil. Provide a moss pole or support structure to encourage its natural climbing habit and larger leaf development. Regular misting or humidity trays help maintain the 60–80% humidity it prefers.
Aroid mix: 50% orchid bark, 30% coco coir, 20% perlite. Prefers a snug pot with good drainage and chunky substrate to prevent moisture retention. Repot every 18–24 months in spring when roots begin circling the pot. Does not require frequent repotting.
Every 2–4 weeks during growing season (spring–summer)
- Prone to root rot if kept too wet; susceptible to spider mites and mealybugs in low humidity; yellow lower leaves from natural senescence or overwatering; slow growth in insufficient light.
- Splendid Philodendron is named for its distinctly beautiful, deeply lobed mature leaves that become more pronounced with proper support and light
- This species is a hemiepiphyte in nature, meaning it germinates on trees and sends aerial roots down to the forest floor
- Leaf fenestration (natural holes) may develop on mature leaves given optimal growing conditions and support