Philodendron lacerum

Species · Philodendron

Adult leaves develop a heart-shaped outline with strongly cut, scalloped edges; the earliest leaves have unbroken margins.

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Growing this plant

For this species

Growth habit
A climbing species.

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General guidance for Philodendron

General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.

Light
Bright, indirect.
Water
Compost surface dry → water; drain standing water.
Warmth and humidity
Common forms: >15°C, ordinary home humidity. P. melanochrysum: 60–80%.
Support
Climbers: pole. Upright, bushy forms: usually none.

More about growing Philodendron

Genus guidance sourcesKew: Philodendron taxonomy, origin and diversity ↗RHS: Philodendron types and growing guide ↗RHS: humidity requirements for named houseplants ↗RHS: Philodendron erubescens growth habit ↗RHS: Philodendron Imperial Red growth habit ↗Reviewed 2026-09-22.

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About this plant

This species is native to the Greater Antilles and occurs in the wet tropics.

Names & identity

Philodendron lacerum is a recognised species in the genus Philodendron. Chonk keeps this permanent identity page separate from individual seller adverts.

Canonical Chonk name
Philodendron lacerum
Accepted or parent name
Philodendron lacerum
Species epithet
lacerum

Other plants in Philodendron

Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.

Sources
Plant information
Kew POWO — Philodendron lacerum ↗

Introduction · About this plant · Growth habit

Checked 2026-09-24.
Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗