Philodendron verrucosum
Species · Philodendron
This climbing philodendron has dark green leaves with paler veins, red-purple markings beneath and conspicuously scaly leaf stalks.
- Light: Provide partial shade. Source and guidance ↓
- Growth habit: A hemiepiphytic climber, growing in association with trees. Source and guidance ↓
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Light
- Provide partial shade.
- Substrate
- Use soil that stays moist while draining well.
- Growth habit
- A hemiepiphytic climber, growing in association with trees.
- Propagation
- Propagate with stem cuttings.
- Mature size
- The scale-covered leaf stalks can reach 90 cm long, so allow room for its spreading foliage.
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.
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Names & identity
Philodendron verrucosum is a recognised species in the genus Philodendron. Chonk keeps this permanent identity page separate from individual seller adverts.
- Canonical Chonk name
- Philodendron verrucosum
- Accepted or parent name
- Philodendron verrucosum
- Species epithet
- verrucosum
Other plants in Philodendron
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Introduction · Light · Substrate · Growth habit · Propagation · Mature size
Checked 2026-09-24.