623 Species in Genus Philodendron

My Love Affair with Philodendrons

Hi, I’m Ferb Vu, and I’ve got a confession to make: I’m utterly smitten with philodendrons. These plants belong to the Araceae family, with their incredible diversity and relatively low-maintenance requirements, have completely captured my heart (and a significant portion of my living space). I’m constantly amazed by their varied forms, from the classic heart-shaped leaves of the Philodendron hederaceum to the deeply lobed, almost skeletal foliage of the Philodendron bipennifolium.

There’s just something about the way a philodendron can transform a room. They bring a touch of the exotic, a sense of the jungle, to any space they inhabit. And for someone like me, who craves a connection with nature even when indoors, they’re the perfect companions.

Why Philodendrons?

What is it about these plants that draws me in? Well, for starters, they’re incredibly versatile. Whether you’re looking for a trailing vine to cascade from a shelf, a compact plant to brighten a desk, or a statement piece to anchor a corner, there’s a philodendron out there for you. They come in a dazzling array of colors, from deep greens to vibrant reds and even almost black. Some varieties, like the Philodendron birkin, sport striking variegation, with splashes of white or yellow adding to their visual appeal.  

But their beauty is more than just skin deep. Philodendrons are also remarkably resilient. They can tolerate a wide range of conditions, making them ideal for plant enthusiasts of all skill levels. Even someone with a less-than-green thumb (like myself, in the beginning) can successfully cultivate these beauties.  

A Diverse Genus

The genus Philodendron is vast, encompassing hundreds of species. Here are:  

1. Philodendron acreanum K.Krause
2. Philodendron acuminatissimum Engl.
3. Philodendron acutifolium K.Krause
4. Philodendron adamantinum Mart. ex Schott
5. Philodendron adhatodifolium Schott
6. Philodendron advena Schott
7. Philodendron aemulum Schott
8. Philodendron agudeloi Croat, Edwin Trujillo & Mines
9. Philodendron alanbrantii Croat
10. Philodendron alatisulcatum Croat
11. Philodendron alatiundulatum Croat
12. Philodendron alatum Poepp.
13. Philodendron albisuccus Croat
14. Philodendron alliodorum Croat & Grayum
15. Philodendron alonsoae Croat
16. Philodendron alternans Schott
17. Philodendron alticola Croat & Grayum
18. Philodendron altomacaense Nadruz & Mayo
19. Philodendron amargalense Croat & M.M.Mora
20. Philodendron ampamii Croat
21. Philodendron amplisinum G.S.Bunting
22. Philodendron ampullaceum G.S.Bunting
23. Philodendron anaadu G.S.Bunting
24. Philodendron ancuashii Croat
25. Philodendron angosturense Croat
26. Philodendron angustialatum Engl.
27. Philodendron angustilobum Croat & Grayum
28. Philodendron angustisectum Engl.
29. Philodendron anisotomum Schott
30. Philodendron annulatum Croat
31. Philodendron anthracyne Croat
32. Philodendron antonioanum Croat
33. Philodendron apiculatum Croat & M.M.Mora
34. Philodendron appendiculatum Nadruz & Mayo
35. Philodendron applanatum G.M.Barroso
36. Philodendron appunii G.S.Bunting
37. Philodendron arbelaezii Croat & F.Cardona
38. Philodendron arevaloi Croat
39. Philodendron aristeguietae G.S.Bunting
40. Philodendron aromaticum Croat & Grayum
41. Philodendron asplundii Croat & M.L.Soares
42. Philodendron atabapoense G.S.Bunting
43. Philodendron atratum Croat
44. Philodendron attenuatum Croat
45. Philodendron aurantiifolium Schott
46. Philodendron aurantiispadix Croat
47. Philodendron aureimarginatum Croat
48. Philodendron auriculatum Standl. & L.O.Williams
49. Philodendron auritum Lindl.
50. Philodendron auyantepuiense G.S.Bunting
51. Philodendron avenium Grayum & Croat
52. Philodendron ayalae Croat
53. Philodendron ayangannense Croat
54. Philodendron azulitense Croat
55. Philodendron bahiense Engl.
56. Philodendron bakeri Croat & Grayum
57. Philodendron balaoanum Engl.
58. Philodendron barbourii Croat
59. Philodendron barrosoanum G.S.Bunting
60. Philodendron basii Matuda
61. Philodendron basivaginatum K.Krause
62. Philodendron baudoense Croat & D.C.Bay
63. Philodendron bayae Croat
64. Philodendron beniteziae Croat
65. Philodendron bernardoi Croat
66. Philodendron bernardopazii E.G.Gonç.
67. Philodendron bethoweniae Croat
68. Philodendron bicolor Croat, Scherber., M.M.Mora & G.Ferry
69. Philodendron billietiae Croat
70. Philodendron bipennifolium Schott
71. Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl.
72. Philodendron biribiriense Sakur. & Mayo
73. Philodendron blanchetianum Schott
74. Philodendron bogotense Engl.
75. Philodendron bomboizense Croat & Cerón
76. Philodendron bonifaziae Croat
77. Philodendron borgesii G.S.Bunting
78. Philodendron brandii Grayum
79. Philodendron brandtianum K.Krause
80. Philodendron brantii Croat
81. Philodendron brasiliense Engl.
82. Philodendron breedlovei Croat
83. Philodendron brenesii Standl.
84. Philodendron brent-berlinii Croat
85. Philodendron brevispathum Schott
86. Philodendron brewsterense Croat
87. Philodendron brunneicaule Croat & Grayum
88. Philodendron bucayense Croat
89. Philodendron buntingianum Croat
90. Philodendron burgeri Grayum
91. Philodendron burle-marxii G.M.Barroso
92. Philodendron calatheifolium G.S.Bunting
93. Philodendron callosum K.Krause
94. Philodendron camarae Croat
95. Philodendron campii Croat
96. Philodendron camposportoanum G.M.Barroso
97. Philodendron canaimae G.S.Bunting
98. Philodendron candamoense Croat
99. Philodendron canicaule Croat & D.C.Bay
100. Philodendron caracaraiense Croat
101. Philodendron carajasense E.G.Gonç. & A.J.Arruda
102. Philodendron caranoense Croat, Edwin Trujillo & Marco Correa
103. Philodendron cardonii Croat
104. Philodendron cardosoi E.G.Gonç.
105. Philodendron carinatum E.G.Gonç.
106. Philodendron cataniapoense G.S.Bunting
107. Philodendron caudatum K.Krause
108. Philodendron cerrojefense M.M.Mora & Croat
109. Philodendron chanchamayense Engl.
110. Philodendron chepiganense O.Ortiz, Croat & Rodr.-Reyes
111. Philodendron chimantae G.S.Bunting
112. Philodendron chimboanum Engl.
113. Philodendron chiriquense Croat
114. Philodendron chirripoense Croat & Grayum
115. Philodendron chrysocarpum Croat & D.C.Bay
116. Philodendron cipoense Sakur. & Mayo
117. Philodendron clarkei Croat
118. Philodendron clewellii Croat
119. Philodendron coibense Croat & O.Ortiz
120. Philodendron colombianum R.E.Schult.
121. Philodendron coloradense Croat
122. Philodendron condorcanquense Croat
123. Philodendron conforme G.S.Bunting
124. Philodendron consanguineum Schott
125. Philodendron consobrinum G.S.Bunting
126. Philodendron copense Croat
127. Philodendron corcovadense Kunth
128. Philodendron cordatum Kunth ex Schott
129. Philodendron coriaceum Croat & D.C.Bay
130. Philodendron correae Croat
131. Philodendron cotapatense Croat & Acebey
132. Philodendron cotobrusense Croat & Grayum
133. Philodendron cotonense Croat & Grayum
134. Philodendron craspedodromum R.E.Schult.
135. Philodendron crassinervium Lindl.
136. Philodendron crassispathum Croat & Grayum
137. Philodendron crassum Rendle
138. Philodendron cremersii Croat & Grayum
139. Philodendron cretosum Croat & Grayum
140. Philodendron croatii Grayum
141. Philodendron cruentospathum Madison
142. Philodendron cruentum Poepp.
143. Philodendron crystallum Croat & Edwin Trujillo
144. Philodendron cuangosense Croat
145. Philodendron cuneatum Engl.
146. Philodendron curvilobum Schott
147. Philodendron curvipetiolatum Croat
148. Philodendron dalyi Croat
149. Philodendron daniellii Croat & Oberle
150. Philodendron danteanum G.S.Bunting
151. Philodendron dardanianum Mayo
152. Philodendron darienense O.Ortiz, Croat & Rodr.-Reyes
153. Philodendron davidneillii Croat
154. Philodendron davidsei G.S.Bunting
155. Philodendron davidsonii Croat
156. Philodendron deflexum Poepp. ex Schott
157. Philodendron delannayi Croat
158. Philodendron delascioi G.S.Bunting
159. Philodendron delgadoae Croat & Delannay
160. Philodendron delinksii Croat & Köster
161. Philodendron deltoideum Poepp.
162. Philodendron densivenium Engl.
163. Philodendron devansayeanum André
164. Philodendron devianum Croat
165. Philodendron dioscoreoides Gleason
166. Philodendron discretivenium Croat & D.C.Bay
167. Philodendron distantilobum K.Krause
168. Philodendron divaricatum K.Krause
169. Philodendron dodsonii Croat & Grayum
170. Philodendron dolichophyllum Croat
171. Philodendron dominicalense Croat & Grayum
172. Philodendron dressleri G.S.Bunting
173. Philodendron dryanderae Croat & D.C.Bay
174. Philodendron duckei Croat & Grayum
175. Philodendron dunstervilleorum G.S.Bunting
176. Philodendron dussii Engl.
177. Philodendron dwyeri Croat
178. Philodendron dyscarpium R.E.Schult.
179. Philodendron eburneum K.Krause
180. Philodendron ecordatum Schott
181. Philodendron edenudatum Croat
182. Philodendron edmundoi G.M.Barroso
183. Philodendron edwinii Croat & Marco Correa
184. Philodendron effusilobum Croat
185. Philodendron elaphoglossoides Schott
186. Philodendron elegans K.Krause
187. Philodendron elegantulum Croat & Grayum
188. Philodendron englerianum Steyerm.
189. Philodendron ensifolium Croat & Grayum
190. Philodendron ernestii Engl.
191. Philodendron erubescens K.Koch & Augustin
192. Philodendron escuintlense Matuda
193. Philodendron esmeraldense Croat
194. Philodendron exile G.S.Bunting
195. Philodendron eximium Schott
196. Philodendron fasciculatum Croat
197. Philodendron fendleri K.Krause
198. Philodendron ferrugineum Croat
199. Philodendron fibraecataphyllum M.M.Mora & Croat
200. Philodendron fibrillosum Poepp.
201. Philodendron fibrosum Sodiro ex Croat
202. Philodendron findens Croat & Grayum
203. Philodendron florianetlii Croat & Grayum
204. Philodendron flumineum E.G.Gonç.
205. Philodendron follii Nadruz
206. Philodendron folsomii Croat
207. Philodendron fortunense Croat
208. Philodendron fosteri Croat
209. Philodendron fragile Nadruz & Mayo
210. Philodendron fragrantissimum (Hook.) G.Don
211. Philodendron fraternum Schott
212. Philodendron furcatum Croat & D.C.Bay
213. Philodendron galotipazii Croat
214. Philodendron gardeniodorum Croat, D.P.Hannon & Delannay
215. Philodendron genevieveanum Croat
216. Philodendron geniculatum Bogner & Croat
217. Philodendron gentryi Croat
218. Philodendron giganteum Schott
219. Philodendron gigas Croat
220. Philodendron glanduliferum Matuda
221. Philodendron glaziovii Hook.f.
222. Philodendron gloriosum André
223. Philodendron goeldii G.M.Barroso
224. Philodendron gonzalezii Grayum
225. Philodendron grahamii Croat
226. Philodendron grandifolium (Jacq.) Schott
227. Philodendron grandipes K.Krause
228. Philodendron granulare Croat
229. Philodendron graveolens Engl.
230. Philodendron grayumii Croat
231. Philodendron grazielae G.S.Bunting
232. Philodendron grenandii Croat
233. Philodendron gribianum Croat
234. Philodendron guadalupense Croat
235. Philodendron guadarramanum Diaz Jim., Croat & Aguilar-Rodr.
236. Philodendron guaiquinimae G.S.Bunting
237. Philodendron gualeanum Engl.
238. Philodendron guasagandense Croat
239. Philodendron guianense Croat & Grayum
240. Philodendron guizaense Croat
241. Philodendron guttiferum Kunth
242. Philodendron hammelii Croat
243. Philodendron hannoniae Croat
244. Philodendron hastatum K.Koch & Sello
245. Philodendron hatschbachii Nadruz & Mayo
246. Philodendron hebetatum Croat
247. Philodendron hederaceum (Jacq.) Schott
248. Philodendron heleniae Croat
249. Philodendron henry-pittieri G.S.Bunting
250. Philodendron herbaceum Croat & Grayum
251. Philodendron herthae K.Krause
252. Philodendron heterocraspedon Croat & D.C.Bay
253. Philodendron heterophyllum Poepp.
254. Philodendron heteropleurum K.Krause
255. Philodendron holstii G.S.Bunting
256. Philodendron holtonianum Schott
257. Philodendron hooveri Croat & Grayum
258. Philodendron hopkinsianum M.L.Soares & Mayo
259. Philodendron houlletianum Engl.
260. Philodendron huanucense Engl.
261. Philodendron huashikatii Croat
262. Philodendron huaynacapacense Croat
263. Philodendron hughclarkei Croat
264. Philodendron humile E.G.Gonç.
265. Philodendron hyalinum Croat
266. Philodendron hylaeae G.S.Bunting
267. Philodendron ichthyoderma Croat & Grayum
268. Philodendron immixtum Croat
269. Philodendron inaequilaterum Liebm.
270. Philodendron inconcinnum Schott
271. Philodendron inops Schott
272. Philodendron insigne Schott
273. Philodendron ishichimiense Croat
274. Philodendron jacquinii Schott
275. Philodendron jefense Croat
276. Philodendron jimenae Croat
277. Philodendron joaosilvae Croat, A.Cardoso & Moonen
278. Philodendron jodavisianum G.S.Bunting
279. Philodendron × joepii Croat
280. Philodendron jonkerorum Croat
281. Philodendron josefinense Croat
282. Philodendron josephii C.A.S.Bat. & M.L.Soares
283. Philodendron juninense Engl.
284. Philodendron kaieteurense Croat
285. Philodendron kautskyi G.S.Bunting
286. Philodendron killipii K.Krause
287. Philodendron knappiae Croat
288. Philodendron krauseanum Steyerm.
289. Philodendron kressii Croat
290. Philodendron kroemeri Croat
291. Philodendron krugii Engl.
292. Philodendron lacerum (Jacq.) Schott
293. Philodendron laticiferum Croat & M.M.Mora
294. Philodendron latifolium K.Koch
295. Philodendron lazorii Croat
296. Philodendron leal-costae Mayo & G.M.Barroso
297. Philodendron lechlerianum Schott
298. Philodendron lehmannii Engl.
299. Philodendron lemae G.S.Bunting
300. Philodendron lemorae Croat
301. Philodendron lentii Croat & Grayum
302. Philodendron leucanthum K.Krause
303. Philodendron leyvae García-Barr.
304. Philodendron liesneri G.S.Bunting
305. Philodendron ligulatum Schott
306. Philodendron lindenianum Wallis
307. Philodendron lindenii Schott
308. Philodendron linganii Croat
309. Philodendron linguifolium Schott
310. Philodendron lingulatum (L.) K.Koch
311. Philodendron linnaei Kunth
312. Philodendron llanense Croat
313. Philodendron loefgrenii Engl.
314. Philodendron longilaminatum Schott
315. Philodendron longilobatum Sakur.
316. Philodendron longilobum M.M.Mora & Croat
317. Philodendron longipedunculatum Croat & M.M.Mora
318. Philodendron longipes Engl.
319. Philodendron longirrhizum M.M.Mora & Croat
320. Philodendron longistilum K.Krause
321. Philodendron × lucasiorum Croat & Moonen
322. Philodendron luisae Calazans
323. Philodendron lundii Warm.
324. Philodendron lupinum E.G.Gonç. & J.B.Carvalho
325. Philodendron luteonervium Croat
326. Philodendron luxurians Croat, D.P.Hannon & R.Kaufmann
327. Philodendron lynnhannoniae Croat
328. Philodendron macarenense Croat
329. Philodendron macroglossum Schott
330. Philodendron macropodum K.Krause
331. Philodendron maculatum K.Krause
332. Philodendron madalenense J.Mattos, Nadruz & Baumgratz
333. Philodendron madronense Croat
334. Philodendron magnum Croat
335. Philodendron maguirei G.S.Bunting
336. Philodendron malesevichiae Croat
337. Philodendron mamei André
338. Philodendron mansellii Croat
339. Philodendron manuelii Croat
340. Philodendron marahuacae G.S.Bunting
341. Philodendron marcarlsoniae Croat
342. Philodendron marcocorreanum Croat, M.M.Mora & Edwin Trujillo
343. Philodendron maroae G.S.Bunting
344. Philodendron martianum Engl.
345. Philodendron martinezii Croat & O.Ortiz
346. Philodendron martini Schott
347. Philodendron mashpiense Croat
348. Philodendron mathewsii Schott
349. Philodendron mawarinumae G.S.Bunting
350. Philodendron maximum K.Krause
351. Philodendron mayoi E.G.Gonç.
352. Philodendron mazorcalense Croat
353. Philodendron mcphersonii Croat
354. Philodendron megalophyllum Schott
355. Philodendron meieri Croat
356. Philodendron melanochrysum Linden & André
357. Philodendron melanoneuron Croat
358. Philodendron melanum Croat
359. Philodendron melinonii Brongn. ex Regel
360. Philodendron mello-barretoanum Burle-Marx ex G.M.Barroso
361. Philodendron melloi Irume & M.L.Soares
362. Philodendron membranaceum Poepp.
363. Philodendron mendozae Croat
364. Philodendron mentiens Croat & Delannay
365. Philodendron meraense Croat
366. Philodendron merenbergense Croat
367. Philodendron meridense G.S.Bunting
368. Philodendron meridionale Buturi & Sakur.
369. Philodendron merizaldense Croat
370. Philodendron mesae G.S.Bunting
371. Philodendron mesayense Croat
372. Philodendron mexicanum Engl.
373. Philodendron micranthum Poepp. ex Schott
374. Philodendron microstictum Standl. & L.O.Williams
375. Philodendron millerianum Nadruz & Sakur.
376. Philodendron minarum Engl.
377. Philodendron minesianum Croat
378. Philodendron misahualliense Croat & Cerón
379. Philodendron missionum (Hauman) Hauman
380. Philodendron modestum Schott
381. Philodendron monroi Croat & O.Ortiz
382. Philodendron monsalveae Croat & D.C.Bay
383. Philodendron montanum Engl.
384. Philodendron monteagudoi Croat
385. Philodendron montemariense Croat, J.J.Percy & Carrascal
386. Philodendron moonenii Croat
387. Philodendron morii Croat
388. Philodendron multinervum G.S.Bunting
389. Philodendron multispadiceum Engl.
390. Philodendron muricatum Schott
391. Philodendron musifolium Engl.
392. Philodendron myrmecophilum Engl.
393. Philodendron nadruzianum Sakur.
394. Philodendron nanegalense Engl.
395. Philodendron nangaritense Croat
396. Philodendron narinoense Croat
397. Philodendron narvaezii Croat
398. Philodendron nebulense G.S.Bunting
399. Philodendron nelsonzamorae Croat & Grayum
400. Philodendron nievense Croat
401. Philodendron nigrifactum Croat
402. Philodendron ninoanum Croat & D.C.Bay
403. Philodendron niqueanum Croat
404. Philodendron nullinervium E.G.Gonç.
405. Philodendron oblanceolatum Croat & D.C.Bay
406. Philodendron obliquifolium Engl.
407. Philodendron oblongum (Vell.) Kunth
408. Philodendron obtusilobum Miq.
409. Philodendron ochrostemon Schott
410. Philodendron oligospermum Engl.
411. Philodendron opacum Croat & Grayum
412. Philodendron orionis G.S.Bunting
413. Philodendron ornatum Schott
414. Philodendron ovatoluteum Croat
415. Philodendron oxycataphyllum Croat
416. Philodendron pachycaule K.Krause
417. Philodendron pachyphyllum K.Krause
418. Philodendron palaciosii Croat & Grayum
419. Philodendron palmicola Croat
420. Philodendron paloraense Croat
421. Philodendron paludicola E.G.Gonç. & Salviani
422. Philodendron pambilarense Croat
423. Philodendron panamense K.Krause
424. Philodendron panduriforme (Kunth) Kunth
425. Philodendron parvidactylum Croat
426. Philodendron parvilobum Croat
427. Philodendron pastazanum K.Krause
428. Philodendron patriciae Croat
429. Philodendron paucinervium Croat
430. Philodendron paxianum K.Krause
431. Philodendron pedatum (Hook.) Kunth
432. Philodendron pedunculum Croat & Grayum
433. Philodendron peperomioides G.S.Bunting
434. Philodendron peraiense G.S.Bunting
435. Philodendron perplexum G.S.Bunting
436. Philodendron petraeum Chodat & Vischer
437. Philodendron phlebodes G.S.Bunting
438. Philodendron picoranense Croat
439. Philodendron pierrelianum Scherber., Croat, M.M.Mora & G.Ferry
440. Philodendron pimichinese G.S.Bunting
441. Philodendron pinnatifidum (Jacq.) Schott
442. Philodendron pinnatilobum Engl.
443. Philodendron pipolyi Croat
444. Philodendron pirrense Croat
445. Philodendron placidum Schott
446. Philodendron planadense Croat
447. Philodendron platypetiolatum Madison
448. Philodendron platypodum Gleason
449. Philodendron pogonocaule Madison
450. Philodendron pokigronense Croat
451. Philodendron polliciforme Croat & D.C.Bay
452. Philodendron popenoei Standl. & Steyerm.
453. Philodendron populneum K.Koch ex Schott
454. Philodendron prancei Croat
455. Philodendron profundisulcatum Croat
456. Philodendron prominulinervium Croat
457. Philodendron propinquum Schott
458. Philodendron pseudauriculatum Croat
459. Philodendron pseudoundulatum Grau
460. Philodendron pseudoverrucosum Croat
461. Philodendron pteropus Mart. ex Engl.
462. Philodendron pterotum K.Koch & Augustin
463. Philodendron puhuangii Croat
464. Philodendron pulchellum Engl.
465. Philodendron pulchrum G.M.Barroso
466. Philodendron purpureoviride Engl.
467. Philodendron purulhense Croat
468. Philodendron pusillum E.G.Gonç. & Bogner
469. Philodendron quelalii Croat & Mines
470. Philodendron quinquelobum K.Krause
471. Philodendron quinquenervium Miq.
472. Philodendron quitense Engl.
473. Philodendron radiatum Schott
474. Philodendron rayanum Croat & Grayum
475. Philodendron recurvifolium Schott
476. Philodendron remifolium R.E.Schult.
477. Philodendron renauxii Reitz
478. Philodendron reticulatum Grayum
479. Philodendron rex A.Hay
480. Philodendron rheophyticum Buturi & Temponi
481. Philodendron rhizomatosum Sakur. & Mayo
482. Philodendron rhodoaxis G.S.Bunting
483. Philodendron rhodospathiphyllum Croat & D.C.Bay
484. Philodendron rhodospermum Calazans & Sakur.
485. Philodendron ricardoi E.G.Gonç.
486. Philodendron ricaurtense Croat
487. Philodendron rigidifolium K.Krause
488. Philodendron rimachii Croat
489. Philodendron rio-pretense C.A.S.Bat. & M.L.Soares
490. Philodendron riparium Engl.
491. Philodendron robustum Schott
492. Philodendron rocioae Grayum
493. Philodendron rodrigueziae Croat & Grayum
494. Philodendron roezlii W.Bull
495. Philodendron rojasianum Standl. & Steyerm.
496. Philodendron romeroi Grayum
497. Philodendron roraimae K.Krause
498. Philodendron roseocataphyllum Croat & M.M.Mora
499. Philodendron roseopetiolatum Nadruz & Mayo
500. Philodendron roseospathum Croat
501. Philodendron rubioi Croat
502. Philodendron rubrijuvenile Croat & R.Kaufmann
503. Philodendron rubrocinctum Engl.
504. Philodendron rubromaculatum Croat & D.C.Bay
505. Philodendron rudgeanum Schott
506. Philodendron rugapetiolatum Croat & M.M.Mora
507. Philodendron rugosum Bogner & G.S.Bunting
508. Philodendron ruizii Schott
509. Philodendron ruthianum Nadruz
510. Philodendron sabaletense Croat
511. Philodendron sagittifolium Liebm.
512. Philodendron samayense G.S.Bunting
513. Philodendron samudioense Croat & O.Ortiz
514. Philodendron sanmarcoense Croat
515. Philodendron santodominguense G.S.Bunting
516. Philodendron saxicola K.Krause
517. Philodendron scalarinerve Croat & Grayum
518. Philodendron scherberichii Croat & M.M.Mora
519. Philodendron schmidtiae Croat & Cerón
520. Philodendron schottianum H.Wendl. ex Schott
521. Philodendron schottii K.Koch
522. Philodendron scitulum G.S.Bunting
523. Philodendron scottmorianum Croat & Moonen
524. Philodendron seguine Schott
525. Philodendron senatocarpium Madison
526. Philodendron serpens Hook.f.
527. Philodendron sharoniae Croat
528. Philodendron silverstonei Croat
529. Philodendron simmondsii Mayo
530. Philodendron simonianum Sakur.
531. Philodendron simsii (Hook.) Sweet ex Kunth
532. Philodendron simulans G.S.Bunting
533. Philodendron smithii Engl.
534. Philodendron sodiroi N.E.Br.
535. Philodendron solimoesense A.C.Sm.
536. Philodendron sonderianum Schott
537. Philodendron sousae Croat
538. Philodendron sparreorum Croat
539. Philodendron speciosum Schott ex Endl.
540. Philodendron sphalerum Schott
541. Philodendron spiritus-sancti G.S.Bunting
542. Philodendron splitgerberi Schott
543. Philodendron spruceanum G.S.Bunting
544. Philodendron squamicaule Croat & Grayum
545. Philodendron squamiferum Poepp.
546. Philodendron squamipetiolatum Croat
547. Philodendron standleyi Grayum
548. Philodendron stenolobum E.G.Gonç.
549. Philodendron stenophyllum K.Krause
550. Philodendron steyermarkii G.S.Bunting
551. Philodendron straminicaule Croat
552. Philodendron striatum Croat & D.C.Bay
553. Philodendron strictum G.S.Bunting
554. Philodendron suberosum Croat & D.C.Bay
555. Philodendron subhastatum K.Krause
556. Philodendron subincisum Schott
557. Philodendron sucrense G.S.Bunting
558. Philodendron sulcatum K.Krause
559. Philodendron sulcicaule Croat
560. Philodendron surinamense (Miq.) Engl.
561. Philodendron swartiae Croat
562. Philodendron tachirense G.S.Bunting
563. Philodendron tarmense Engl.
564. Philodendron tatei K.Krause
565. Philodendron tenue K.Koch & Augustin
566. Philodendron tenuipes Engl.
567. Philodendron tenuispadix E.G.Gonç.
568. Philodendron teretipes Sprague
569. Philodendron thalassicum Croat & Grayum
570. Philodendron thaliifolium Schott
571. Philodendron theofiloanum Calazans
572. Philodendron tortum M.L.Soares & Mayo
573. Philodendron toshibae M.L.Soares & Mayo
574. Philodendron traunii Engl.
575. Philodendron triangulare G.S.Bunting
576. Philodendron tricostatum Croat & D.C.Bay
577. Philodendron tripartitum (Jacq.) Schott
578. Philodendron triplum G.S.Bunting
579. Philodendron trisectifolium Croat
580. Philodendron trojitense Croat & D.C.Bay
581. Philodendron trujilloi G.S.Bunting
582. Philodendron tuerckheimii Grayum
583. Philodendron tweedieanum Schott
584. Philodendron tysonii Croat
585. Philodendron ubigantupense Croat
586. Philodendron uleanum Engl.
587. Philodendron uliginosum Mayo
588. Philodendron undulatum Engl.
589. Philodendron urraoense Croat
590. Philodendron ushanum Croat & Moonen
591. Philodendron utleyanum Croat
592. Philodendron validinervium Engl.
593. Philodendron vargealtense Sakur.
594. Philodendron variifolium Schott
595. Philodendron venezuelense G.S.Bunting
596. Philodendron venosum (Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Croat
597. Philodendron ventricosum Madison
598. Philodendron venulosum Croat & D.C.Bay
599. Philodendron venustifoliatum E.G.Gonç. & Mayo
600. Philodendron venustum G.S.Bunting
601. Philodendron verapazense Croat
602. Philodendron verrucapetiolum Croat
603. Philodendron verrucosum L.Mathieu ex Schott
604. Philodendron victoriae G.S.Bunting
605. Philodendron vinaceum G.S.Bunting
606. Philodendron viride Engl.
607. Philodendron wadedavisii Croat
608. Philodendron wallisii Regel ex Engl.
609. Philodendron warszewiczii K.Koch & C.D.Bouché
610. Philodendron weberbaueri Engl.
611. Philodendron wendlandii Schott
612. Philodendron werkhoveniae Croat
613. Philodendron werneri Croat
614. Philodendron wilburii Croat & Grayum
615. Philodendron williamsii Hook.f.
616. Philodendron wittianum Engl.
617. Philodendron woronowii K.Krause
618. Philodendron wullschlaegelii Schott
619. Philodendron wurdackii G.S.Bunting
620. Philodendron xanadu Croat, Mayo & J.Boos
621. Philodendron yavitense G.S.Bunting
622. Philodendron yutajense G.S.Bunting
623. Philodendron zhuanum Croat

Caring for Your Philodendron

While philodendrons are generally low-maintenance, they do have a few basic needs. Here are some tips to keep your philodendron happy and thriving:

• Light: Most philodendrons prefer bright, indirect light. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight, which can scorch their leaves.  
• Water: Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, which is a common problem for philodendrons.  
• Humidity: Philodendrons appreciate higher humidity levels, especially those with thinner leaves. You can increase humidity by misting the plant regularly or placing it on a pebble tray filled with water.  
• Soil: A well-draining potting mix is essential. You can add perlite or orchid bark to improve drainage.  
• Support: Many philodendrons are climbers and will benefit from a moss pole or other support to climb on.  

By following these simple guidelines, you can ensure that your philodendron thrives and brings you years of enjoyment.

More Than Just a Plant

For me, philodendrons are more than just decorative objects. They’re living beings that bring life and vibrancy to my home. Caring for them provides a sense of purpose and connection to the natural world. I love watching them grow and change, putting out new leaves and reaching for the sky.

If you’re looking to add a touch of greenery to your life, I highly recommend considering a philodendron. With their beauty, resilience, and diversity, they’re sure to capture your heart just as they’ve captured mine.