Philodendron 'Paraiso Verde'

🔥🌿 Philodendron ‘Paraiso Verde’ (fil-oh-DEN-dron pah-RYE-soh VUR-day) 🌿🔥

Also known as: Paraiso Verde Philodendron, Green Paradise Philodendron

A collector’s dream, Philodendron ‘Paraiso Verde’ is celebrated for its long, narrow leaves marbled with mottled shades of green, lime, and cream. Each leaf is uniquely patterned, with streaks and speckles that look like they were painted by hand. Native to tropical South America, this climbing philodendron becomes more striking as it matures, with larger, more intricately marbled leaves.

💡 Care Tips:

☀️ Light – Bright, indirect light helps maintain strong variegation. Too little light may cause the plant to revert to solid green, while direct sun can scorch leaves.
💧 Water – Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy. Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix.
🌡️ Humidity – Thrives in high humidity (60%+). Leaf variegation appears more vibrant in stable humidity. Ideal temps: 65–85°F (18–29°C).
🌱 Growth – Climbing growth habit. Benefits from a moss pole or plank to support larger leaves and better variegation. Moderate grower when given proper light and humidity.

📊 Difficulty: Intermediate (forgiving, but consistent humidity and bright light are needed to preserve variegation).

🐾 Pet Safety: Toxic if ingested. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that may irritate the mouth, throat, and stomach. All pets are unique and reactions may vary in symptoms and severity.

🌟 Collector’s Tip:
If vines begin producing all-green leaves, prune those stems to encourage new variegated growth. Training it to climb gives the most dramatic foliage, with mature leaves often stretching over a foot long.

Photos do not depict the exact plant you will receive; colors and size will vary. You will receive the healthiest and best-looking plant from your size selection.