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6 Philodendron Varieties: The Best Ones For Your Collection

6 Philodendron Varieties: The Best Ones For Your Collection

6 Philodendron Varieties: The Best Ones For Your Collection

What are the best philodendron varieties?

  1. Heartleaf Philodendron
  2. Lemon Lime Philodendron
  3. Philodendron Birkin
  4. Philodendron Brasil
  5. Philodendron Temptation
  6. Philodendron Hope Selloum

Philodendrons: the wildly popular indoor house plant perfect for adding a tropical vibe to your home. Adding to their popularity is the fact that they’re available in a myriad of colors, sizes, shapes, and textures — there are over 450 varieties sold all over the world. Best of all, they’re extremely easy for even inexperienced plant parents to care for.

If you too want to add this great plant to your home, but don’t know which ones to get, keep reading. This article covers six of the best philodendron varieties you can buy from Unbeleafable PH. Any of these stunning plants will be a wonderful addition to your growing plant collection!

Philodendron Care Tips

Most philodendrons (including those on this list) require very little care or maintenance. In general, they will grow best in partial sun exposure. If your philodendron plant has variegated leaves, then make sure it receives lots of bright but indirect light to preserve its fascinating colors.

With regards to temperature and humidity, philodendrons prefer a warm and humid environment. You can imitate this by misting them occasionally or using a humidifier. Regarding soil, we recommend using loamy, well-draining soil. Philodendrons do best with moderate watering. Check their leaves to see if you are over-or under-watering.

Heartleaf Philodendron

The Heartleaf Philodendron is an adorable, endearing plant with its trailing vines and delicate, heart-shaped leaves. This variety is considered the classic philodendron beginner’s plant as it’s highly adaptable and forgiving of occasional care mistakes or neglect — as long as you avoid overwatering.

The heartleaf philodendron would make an excellent hanging plant thanks to its fast-growing nature. Its vines can reach up to four to five feet long. Their leaves can grow up to eight inches wide, given the right care. To help this plant grow full and lush, we recommend cutting back auxiliary vines when they appear leggy to encourage more growth.

Lemon-Lime Philodendron

The Lemon-Lime Philodendron is a cheerful, yellow-green cousin to the classic heartleaf. As a cultivar, it sports the same endearing characteristics of the heartleaf, except with more eye-catching foliage. If you love adding bright pops of color around your home, then you should consider getting some pots of lemon-lime philodendron!

Since it features the same thick, lush growth of cascading vines, the lemon-lime philodendron is another great variety for a hanging plant. Otherwise, adding them atop shelves, bookcases, and even your refrigerator will allow their attractive foliage to trail down from above. Don’t worry — the bright colors of its leaves don’t make this philodendron needier. Just give it the same care as a heartleaf philodendron, and it’ll grow well!

Philodendron Birkin

Plenty of plant enthusiasts have dubbed the Philodendron Birkin the catalyst of “Philodendron Mania.” It’s easy to see why so many people fell in love with this variety — its bright white, yellow-striped foliage and glossy green leaves makes this plant stand out. And, each leaf features a unique pattern, making it even more striking!

Though it looks fussy and high-maintenance, the philodendron birkin could not be further than that. This plant is relatively slow-growing and compact compared to other variations, making it the perfect tabletop plant. It does well in any lighting, so long as it’s not low light or bright, direct light. The only thing you have to look out for is watering. It’s a very thirsty plant, so make sure to water it as soon as its soil dries out.

Philodendron Brasil

This trailing philodendron gets its name from its uncanny resemblance to the Brazilian flag. It features a fun design of vibrant green heart-shaped leaves with bright yellow veins in the middle. This is a great plant to get if you want something that looks “designer,” while being low-maintenance.

The Philodendron Brasil only needs lots of bright but indirect life to keep growing its mesmerizing green and yellow leaves. But, it can also tolerate medium light — just avoid low-light conditions altogether, as it can make this plant lose its variegation. We recommend planting it from a hanging basket or in our Eleanor egg pot by your windows!

Philodendron Temptation

The Philodendron Temptation is the local name for a juvenile philodendron green emerald. This variety is an upright-growing plant that can be placed indoors and outdoors and is loved for its smooth, glossy, and deep green leaves. When this one grows, it’ll be quite bush-like with broad foliage — making it the ideal centerpiece for any garden. For a truly “tropical” feel, we recommend adding a pole that this plant can wind around.

This plant will grow happily with higher indirect light than most other philodendron varieties can handle. Though if you place it in brightly lit areas, expect to water your philodendron more often.

Many plant parents let this plant develop as a clumping shrub, as newer leaves sport a light color and darken with maturity. This growing style will add varying shades and visual interest to your philodendron temptation.

Philodendron Hope Selloum

The Philodendron Hope Selloum variety is a non-climbing one — instead, it’s a large floor plant with interestingly-shaped foliage. Each leaf is large and has very deep lobes, somewhat similar to the shape of Monstera deliciosa leaves. Its dramatic appearance makes it one of the most popular philodendron varieties in the country.

This plant grows a bit faster than other philodendron varieties, so we suggest keeping this one staked to prevent a limp, floppy plant. Allot some extra space for this one, as it can grow up to five feet wide. Another thing to keep an eye out for is its love of sunlight — its leaves actively turn to the light, so rotate the plant periodically to keep its foliage balanced.

Key Takeaway

No plant is better for achieving a lush, tropical indoor garden than the philodendron. With hundreds of varieties and cultivars, the choices are nearly endless. But, if you’re looking for robust growers that need minimal care yet still offer plenty of aesthetic appeals, then look no further. Our list of the best philodendron varieties will help you find the perfect plant to suit your tastes.

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6 Philodendron Varieties: The Best Ones For Your Collection
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