With lush green foliage, having one or multiple types of philodendron can be a good addition to your house. The plant is easy to care for and can thrive in low light, which means you can have them indoors as well.

7 Most Popular Types Of Philodendron Plants

You can keep philodendrons indoors or outdoors as they rely more on humidity and indirect light. And because they are vines, a philodendron is perfect for small spaces. Here are some of the most popular philodendrons to decorate your house.

  1. Heartleaf Philodendron
    The most favorite as well as the most common philodendron is the heartleaf. Also popular as sweetheart philodendron, their medium-sized leaves are perfect as a desk plant. They are easy to care for, as you only need to trim or use a stick or a frame to manage their growth.

  2. Black Gold Philodendron
    Compact with tapered leaves, this variety has large leaves that slowly turn black as they mature. The name comes from the gold specks that you can see when they are under natural lights. Since the variant can reach 6 feet tall, most people use Black Gold Philodendron as a floor plant.

  3. Black Cardinal Philodendron
    As soon as you see their majestic and colorful foliage you will fall in love immediately with this variant. It has deep red stems and color-changing large leaves. You will enjoy watching their color change from burgundy when they’re still new and turning green and black as they mature.

  4. Pink Princess Philodendron
    As you can expect from the name that captures its beauty, this variant boasts a multicolor foliage of pink and green with maroon and dark green stems. Being a cultivar of Philodendron erubescens, you need to pay attention to the humidity and have a frame or pole ready to support it. Even though they can be expensive due to their rarity, it's still a gorgeous addition to your house.

  5. Silver Spots Philodendron
    This variant has its name from the noticeable spots on the foliage. Many consider this Indonesian-native plant a rarity. But it’s very easy to care as you only need to regularly trim the plant to prevent it from being too tall.

  6. Philodendron Verrucosum
    Some collectors may call this rare beauty the most fickle philodendron. However, they are still one of the most popular thanks to the deep green foliage with thin burgundy stems.

  7. Florida Ghost Philodendron
    This variety has a unique multi-lobes foliage that is unlike most philodendrons. In addition to the unique shape, new leaves will appear white before slowly turning green as they mature.

Did you know that Monstera is not part of the philodendron family? Despite the name, they are two different plants from the same Aracanae family. That is why many people use both terms interchangeably.
Some philodendrons can grow quite tall while others are compact and cascading. That is why you should know the types of philodendron you want to fit in the room before going to a nearby nursery. At any rate, they are low-maintenance yet gorgeous house plants.

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