Philodendron panduriforme

Common Name:
Philodendron panduriforme

Description:
Philodendron panduriforme is a rare and exotic tropical species known for its large, fiddle-shaped (pandurate) leaves that develop dramatic lobes as the plant matures. Native to the rainforests of South America, this philodendron is a climbing aroid that sends out aerial roots to anchor itself to trees or supports. The foliage is leathery, deep green, and deeply veined, giving it an elegant, architectural presence indoors. In Melbourne, it thrives as a houseplant in bright, indirect light and high humidity, although it can tolerate standard indoor conditions with some care. Regular misting, well-draining soil, and protection from cold drafts will keep it healthy year-round. Unlike many flowering plants, its value lies almost entirely in its foliage, as it rarely produces blooms in cultivation, particularly indoors. Its climbing habit means it benefits from a moss pole or trellis for support.

Form:

• Climber

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding (juvenile form in pots)

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–3 metres (with support)

• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Air-purifying qualities (indoors)

• Rare collector plant

Toxicity:

• Toxic to pets (cats and dogs) and humans if ingested; may cause mouth and gastrointestinal irritation

Companion Plants:

• Monstera adansonii

• Epipremnum aureum (Golden Pothos)

• Anthurium clarinervium

• Alocasia 'Zebrina'

• Scindapsus pictus