Philodendron selloum 'Golden'

A cultivated form of Philodendron selloum with deeply pinnatilobed leaves, sharply toothed lobe margins, and a thin, papery lamina carried on long, slender petioles. It develops an open, spreading shrub habit that creates a dramatic, tropical silhouette as the plant matures.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 30–50% shade cloth; moderate light intensity helps maintain the characteristic leaf coloration without scorching the thin lamina.
• Temperature: 65–82°F (18–28°C); performs best as a warm to intermediate grower with stable temperatures and protection from cold drafts.
• Humidity: 50–70%; tolerates moderate humidity but thrives with higher levels that support vigorous new leaf production.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of substrate dries; avoid waterlogging, as the thin roots are susceptible to rot in overly saturated conditions.
• Growth Habit: Spreading, self-heading shrub that produces a continuous flush of deeply lobed foliage on arching petioles, forming a bold, architectural mound suited to both indoor and sheltered outdoor settings.

Additional Notes

Plant in a well-draining aroid mix of bark, perlite, and coco coir. Shipped bare root, well-established.