{"product_id":"philodendron-plowmanii","title":"Philodendron plowmanii","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e is an Araceae species with broad green leaves, raised venation and winged petioles on a creeping terrestrial stem. The blades can show silver-green patterning across the surface, while the textured petioles give the plant a wide, distinctive look as each new leaf expands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a pot, \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e needs room across the substrate surface. The stem crawls forward as it grows and can broaden steadily across a wide container. A wider pot gives the stem and petioles space to spread across the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinged petioles and crawling growth in \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae, the aroid family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad green blades with a quilted surface effect from the venation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetioles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winged petioles add texture and width around the creeping stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-green surface markings can appear across the blade, depending on the individual plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A creeping terrestrial Philodendron that needs horizontal space at substrate level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can broaden steadily across a wide pot as the crawling stem produces spaced nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually moderate in warm, bright, humid conditions, with slower growth during cooler darker periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest watch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm dry conditions can encourage spider mites, so check the foliage and petioles often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot growth and creeping stems in \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crawling stem benefits from a wider pot because new growth extends along the surface and produces leaves from spaced nodes. The winged petioles spread around the stem, so cramped placement can press against soft new leaves before they harden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e is associated with Ecuador and Peru, where it grows in low to mid-elevation Amazon-drainage habitats. Indoors, warm temperatures, filtered light, steady moisture and an airy root zone suit its crawling stem and thick aroid roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e care for broad leaves and winged petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light supports steady leaf growth without scorching the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the upper part of the mix has started to dry; a constantly wet pot can stress the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity helps new leaves open more cleanly; warm dry air can favour spider mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep warm and protected from cold windows, cold floors and draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky aroid mix so oxygen reaches the thicker roots between watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a wider container as the creeping stem extends across the pot surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when the crawling stem reaches the pot edge or the mix has compacted around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active growth; reduce feeding when light and growth slow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root stem cuttings with at least one node in warm humid conditions and an airy propagation medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the plant space at substrate level so the stem and petioles can spread without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove damaged leaves cleanly at the petiole base and inspect the remaining petioles for pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-hydroponics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-hydro can work when the roots are adapted gradually and the reservoir is kept clean and oxygenated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf issues and pest checks on \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider mites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check leaf undersides, petiole wings and new growth; fine webbing, speckling and dull leaf colour need treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowing leaves with a wet, dense mix usually point to poor root aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged new leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight placement, low humidity or pest activity can mark soft new growth before the blade opens fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf scorch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale dry patches can develop where direct sun hits the leaf surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e toxic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e out of reach of pets and small children. Chewed plant tissue can release irritating calcium oxalate crystals and may cause mouth irritation, drooling, swelling or stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e etymology and botanical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genus name \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e combines Greek roots for “love” and “tree,” a reference to the tree-climbing habit found across much of the genus. The name \u003cem\u003eplowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e honours Timothy C. Plowman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA broad-leaved crawling Philodendron with silver-green patterning, winged petioles and a low spreading habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-04.webp?v=1776362187\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-05.webp?v=1776362187\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-06.webp?v=1776362188\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-07.webp?v=1776362189\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-08.webp?v=1776362189\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-09.webp?v=1776362190\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-10.webp?v=1776362190\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-11.webp?v=1776362191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-03.webp?v=1776362187\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":48364828623093,"sku":"MM-MEC-0463","price":24.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/philodendron-plowmanii-02.webp?v=1783164956","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/philodendron-plowmanii","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}