Basic Information Common Name: Silver Sword Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron hastatum Native Habitat: Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator The Silver Sword Philodendron, Philodendron hastatum, is a captivating aroid prized for its unique foliage and relatively easy care. While precise details about its initial discovery are scarce in r

Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Mamei Scientific Name: Philodendron mamei Native Habitat: Ecuador History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron mamei, also known as the Silver Cloud Philodendron, is a captivating aroid appreciated for its stunning silvery-grey foliage and robust growth habit. While pinpointing the exact individual who &

Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Brandtianum Scientific Name: Philodendron brandtianum Native Habitat: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron brandtianum, often referred to as the “Silver Leaf Philodendron,” is a captivating aroid native to the tropical rainforests of South Amer

Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Verrucosum Scientific Name: Philodendron verrucosum Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron verrucosum, often admired for its velvety leaves and striking venation, is a captivating aroid originating from the wet

Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Melanochrysum Scientific Name: Philodendron melanochrysum Native Habitat: Colombia, South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron melanochrysum, often called the “Black Gold Philodendron,” originates from the wet tropical forests of Colombia, South America. Its discovery and subs

Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Gloriosum Scientific Name: Philodendron gloriosum Native Habitat: Colombia History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron gloriosum is a stunning aroid native to the rainforests of Colombia. While its exact discovery date is somewhat nebulous, it became more widely known and available in the horticultural

Basic Information Common Name: Split-Leaf Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron bipinnatifidum Native Habitat: Rainforests of South America, primarily Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay. History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron bipinnatifidum, commonly known as the Split-Leaf Philodendron, is a striking plant with a fascinating hist

Basic Information Common Name: Lacy Tree Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron selloum Native Habitat: Southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron selloum, now properly classified as Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, boasts a rich history interwoven with botanical exploration and horticultural fascinati

Basic Information Common Name: Birkin Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron ‘Birkin’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin not specifically in a wild/native habitat. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Philodendron ‘Birkin’ is a relatively modern cultivar, not a naturally occurring species. This means it wasn’t “d