Genus guide
Philodendron — 117 species
Part of the Aroids family (Araceae)
Philodendrons are one of the most popular genera in indoor gardening, encompassing vigorous climbers like Heartleaf philodendron and Philodendron Brasil as well as the velvety Philodendron micans. Most tolerate a wide range of indoor light conditions but grow best in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch or two of soil dries out and reduce frequency in winter. All Philodendron species are toxic to cats and dogs — they contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all parts of the plant — and should be positioned away from curious pets.
All Philodendron species we cover
- Caramel Marble
- Florida Beauty
- Florida Ghost
- Golden Dragon
- Heartleaf philodendron
- Hope Philodendron
- Imperial Green
- Oxycardium
- Painted Lady
- Philodendron
- Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy'
- Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'
- Philodendron 'Florida Beauty'
- Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'
- Philodendron 'Florida Green'
- Philodendron 'Jungle Boogie'
- Philodendron 'Moonlight'
- Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'
- Philodendron 'Ring of Fire'
- Philodendron 'White Princess'
- Philodendron Andreanum
- Philodendron atabapoense
- Philodendron Atom
- Philodendron Autoclaw
- Philodendron Billietiae
- Philodendron Bipennifolium (Horsehead)
- Philodendron Birkin
- Philodendron Black Cardinal
- Philodendron Brandtianum (Silver Leaf)
- Philodendron Brasil
- Philodendron Burle Marx
- Philodendron Callosum
- Philodendron Camposportoanum
- Philodendron Cobra
- Philodendron Corcovadense
- Philodendron Cream Splash
- Philodendron Dark Lord
- Philodendron Deja Vu
- Philodendron Domesticum
- Philodendron El Choco Red
- Philodendron Elegans
- Philodendron erubescens
- Philodendron Erubescens Green
- Philodendron Fuzzy Petiole
- Philodendron Gabby
- Philodendron Gigas
- Philodendron Gloriosum
- Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra'
- Philodendron Gloriosum Colombia
- Philodendron Gloriosum Dark Form
- Philodendron Glorious
- Philodendron Golden Goddess
- Philodendron Hastatum
- Philodendron hederaceum 'Micans'
- Philodendron hederaceum 'Rio'
- Philodendron hederaceum 'Silver Stripe'
- Philodendron Hederaceum Heartleaf Variegata
- Philodendron Imperial Red
- Philodendron Insigne
- Philodendron Joepii
- Philodendron Jose Buono
- Philodendron Lemon Lime
- Philodendron Longilobatum
- Philodendron luxurians
- Philodendron Lynamii
- Philodendron Majestic
- Philodendron Mamei
- Philodendron Martianum
- Philodendron Maximum
- Philodendron McColley's Finale
- Philodendron Melanochrysum
- Philodendron Melinonii
- Philodendron Mexicanum
- Philodendron micans
- Philodendron Moonshine
- Philodendron Nangaritense
- Philodendron Painted Lady × erubescens
- Philodendron Panduriforme
- Philodendron paraiso verde
- Philodendron Pastazanum
- Philodendron Patriciae
- Philodendron Pedatum (Oak Leaf)
- Philodendron Pink Congo
- Philodendron Pink Princess
- Philodendron Plowmanii
- Philodendron Pseudoverrucosum
- Philodendron Pteromischum
- Philodendron Radiatum
- Philodendron Rugosum (Pigskin)
- Philodendron Sagittifolium
- Philodendron scandens
- Philodendron Selloum (Tree Philodendron)
- Philodendron Serpens (Fuzzy Petiole)
- Philodendron Sharoniae
- Philodendron Silver Sword
- Philodendron Sodiroi
- Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Silver
- Philodendron splendid
- Philodendron Squamiferum
- Philodendron subhastatum
- Philodendron Tenue
- Philodendron Tortum (Fernleaf)
- Philodendron Tripartitum
- Philodendron Verrucosum
- Philodendron Warscewiczii
- Philodendron Wendlandii
- Philodendron White Knight
- Philodendron White Wizard
- Pink Princess Philodendron
- Rojo Congo
- Spiritus Sancti
- Strawberry Shake
- Velvet Leaf Philodendron
- Velvet Leaf Vine
- White Knight Philodendron
- White Princess Philodendron
- White Wizard Philodendron
Philodendron — frequently asked questions
Are Philodendron plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Philodendron are not pet-safe. Of the 117 Philodendron species in the Growli library, 117 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Philodendron plants need?
Most Philodendron do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Philodendron easy to care for?
Philodendron are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Philodendron varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 117 Philodendron species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Philodendron, the rest follow closely.
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