Florida Ghost philodendron
Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'
Also called Florida Ghost and Philodendron Florida Ghost
Houseplant · AroidsNEW LEAVES OPEN WHITE AND GO GREEN, which is the whole plant and not a deficiency. The ghost lasts a few weeks per leaf; a plant with no white on it is simply not pushing new growth, so feed it and give it light rather than looking for a disease.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Medium
- Water
- Every 8 daysDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 1.8 m tall · 0.8 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- A garden hybrid
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses. Signs: an irritated, intensely burning mouth, tongue and lips, heavy drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.
PeopleHarmful if eaten, and irritates skin
The whole plant; the sap most of all.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.