Plant Profile: Philodendrons

Heart Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron cordatum) This is the classic philodendron, featuring green, heart shaped leaves on long trailing stems that can grow up to 14 feet long when left alone. They tend to have better shape when trimmed back occasionally.

Selloum Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum) This is an upright philodendron with large, deeply lobed leaves. They have a spreading habit, typically reaching up to five feet tall and wide in the average home.

Autumn Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Autumn’) Broad, spade-shaped leaves emerge red, fade to copper and age to green, resulting in a range of colors as the plant grows. The leaves are upright, rather than trailing. They tend to stay under two feet tall.

Moonlight Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Moonlight’) This selection is identical to the Autumn Philodendron, but with leaves emerging bright yellow, fading to chartreuse and aging to green.