Philodendron Plants — Species, Care & Identification
The Philodendron genus belongs to the Araceae family and currently includes 22species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.
Reference: Philodendron on Wikipedia
Philodendron species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.
For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Philodendron genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.
All Philodendron Species

Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum

Split Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Philodendron Melanochrysum
Philodendron melanochrysum

Philodendron Spiritus Sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti

Silver Sword Philodendron
Philodendron hastatum
Philodendron Tortum
Philodendron tortum

Philodendron Verrucosum
Philodendron verrucosum

Philodendron Squamiferum
Philodendron squamiferum

Philodendron Atabapoense
Philodendron atabapoense
Philodendron Giganteum
Philodendron giganteum
Philodendron Gigas
Philodendron gigas
Philodendron Pedatum
Philodendron pedatum
Philodendron Plowmanii
Philodendron plowmanii

Tree Philodendron
Philodendron selloum

Philodendron White Wave
Philodendron birkin

Velvet Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron micans

Xanadu Philodendron
Philodendron xanadu

Billietiae Philodendron
Philodendron billietiae

Paraiso Verde Philodendron
Philodendron Paraiso Verde

Pink Princess Philodendron
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'

Velvet Philodendron
Philodendron gloriosum

Red-Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron erubescens