Philodendron gloriosum
Philodendron gloriosum
Also called Gloriosum
Houseplant · AroidsIT CRAWLS, it does not climb. The rhizome runs ALONG the surface, so give it a long shallow trough and lay the growing tip on the compost — potted deep in a round pot it stalls.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Hard
- Water
- Once a weekDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- High
- Hardiness
- Tropical — indoors, warm RHS H1A, to 15°C
- Size
- 0.5 m tall · 1.2 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Colombia
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleHarmful if eaten, and irritates skin
All parts — the sap carries needle-sharp calcium oxalate crystals.
HandlingTake care handling it
RHS category C — harmful if eaten, and a skin and eye irritant.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
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.