Philodendron Gloriosum on Moss Pole – 8" Pot

Big, beautiful, and full of tropical elegance! The Philodendron Gloriosum is a stunning tropical houseplant loved for its oversized, velvety, heart-shaped leaves and striking white to silvery-green veins. Its rich green foliage and luxurious texture create a gorgeous statement that brings an instant touch of the tropics to any space!

This beauty comes with a moss pole for added support and display. Unlike many climbing Philodendrons, the Gloriosum is naturally a creeping plant that grows horizontally along the soil. Its dramatic foliage makes it a standout addition to living rooms, offices, entryways, or any tropical plant collection!

🌿 Plant Care Instructions

• ☀️ Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight to encourage healthy growth and beautifully defined leaf veins. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate, velvety foliage.

• 💧 Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Water thoroughly, allowing excess moisture to drain completely. Avoid keeping the roots constantly soggy.

• 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures between 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts, freezing temperatures, and sudden temperature changes.

• 💦 Humidity: Loves moderate to high humidity! Ideally, maintain humidity around 60% or higher to encourage lush, healthy foliage.

• 🪴 Soil: Use a chunky, well-draining tropical potting mix containing ingredients such as orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir to promote healthy root development.

• 🌱 Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted, balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.

• ✂️ Pruning: Remove yellowing or damaged leaves as needed. Gently wipe dusty leaves with a soft, damp cloth, avoiding excessive rubbing of the velvety surface.

• 🌿 Growth & Moss Pole Care: Although sold with a moss pole, the Gloriosum naturally prefers to crawl rather than climb. As it grows, give its horizontal stem room to spread and consider a wider planter to support its natural growth habit.

🐾 Pet Toxicity

Not Pet Friendly! Philodendron Gloriosum is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Like other Philodendrons, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation and burning of the mouth, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

Keep this plant safely out of reach of curious pets and children.

💚 Good to Know

• Pot Size: 8 inches

• Botanical Name: Philodendron gloriosum

• Also Known As: Velvet Philodendron

• Care Level: Moderate

• Light Requirements: Bright, Indirect Light

• Water Needs: Allow Top 1–2 Inches of Soil to Dry

• Humidity: Moderate to High

• Pet Friendly: No – Toxic to Cats & Dogs 🐾

• Growth Habit: Creeping, Horizontal Growth

• Foliage: Large, Velvety, Heart-Shaped Green Leaves with Striking Pale Veins

• Special Feature: Includes Moss Pole

• Perfect For: Living rooms, offices, decorative planters, and tropical plant collections

Please note: Each plant is unique, and leaf size, shape, coloration, fullness, and overall appearance may vary slightly from the plant pictured. Moss pole appearance may also vary.