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Cultivar
Anthurium podophyllum
This tropical aroid features architectural leaves that are deeply divided into finger-like lobes, offering a dramatic departure from typical heart-shaped anthuriums. It thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light, making it a sophisticated choice for indoor tropical collections. As it matures, the foliage creates a full, lush display that commands attention in any well-lit space.
Anthurium podophyllum is a striking tropical aroid prized for its unique, deeply lobed palm-like leaves. It makes an excellent addition to collections seeking distinct foliage textures.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light; filtered sunlight is ideal.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again.
Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Hardiness
11-12
Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical perennial.
Plant type
tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Maintain high ambient humidity for best leaf development and to prevent tip browning. Avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
Prefers warm temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect from cold drafts.
Produces typical anthurium spathe and spadix flowers, though grown primarily for its foliage.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; filtered sunlight is ideal.
Growth rate
Moderate.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer at half-strength during the active growing season.
Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base to maintain plant vigor and appearance.
Care notes
Maintain high ambient humidity for best leaf development and to prevent tip browning. Avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical perennial.
Spacing
2-3 feet apart.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Produces typical anthurium spathe and spadix flowers, though grown primarily for its foliage.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
11-12
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect from cold drafts.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again.
Soil
Well-draining aroid mix, high in organic matter like bark, perlite, and coco coir.
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for indoor containers; use pots with excellent drainage holes.
Family
Araceae
Foliage Look
Deep green, glossy, multi-lobed, palm-like leaf segments.
Foliage Rules
Mature leaves must show distinct, deep palmate lobes. Avoid images showing only simple heart-shaped leaves for mature representations.
Fruit Flower Look
Typical narrow, greenish or yellowish anthurium spadix, often surrounded by a subtle, slender spathe.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are secondary to foliage; do not emphasize spathes on young starter plants.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping structure; avoid displaying as a trailing plant.
Mature Plant Look
Architectural, upright, medium-to-large tropical foliage plant with distinct, hand-shaped leaves.
Mature Stage Morphology
Large, palmately lobed foliage with long petioles, creating an open, architectural structure.
Morphology Rules
Emphasis on long, strong petioles and the specific finger-like arrangement of leaf lobes.
Plant Faqs
How much light does Anthurium podophyllum need? Provide bright, indirect light to encourage healthy leaf growth. Is Anthurium podophyllum difficult to grow? It is manageable with consistent moisture and high humidity levels. What is the mature size? The plant typically reaches 3 to 5 feet in height under ideal conditions. Does it need special soil? Use a loose, well-draining aroid mix to ensure proper root aeration.
Root Look
Healthy white roots visible in small, moist, organic-rich plugs.
Soil Look
Dark, chunky, bark-based potting medium.
Starter Stage
Small, young plant with undivided or less-lobed leaves than mature specimens.
Starter Stage Morphology
Younger leaves appear simpler in shape, becoming more deeply lobed as the plant matures.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Anthurium podophyllum. This is Anthurium podophyllum, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Anthurium podophyllum become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical indoor space you want to create. This variety is celebrated for its deep, palm-like lobes that turn simple foliage into a stunning architectural feature for any room. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with well-draining soil, then move it to a larger container once the root system feels established and ready for its long-term home. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Anthurium podophyllum is a must-have for tropical plant lovers, celebrated for its unique, deeply lobed leaves. This architectural plant thrives in indoor environments where bright, filtered light and high humidity can be provided.
Youtube Video Title
Anthurium podophyllum: Architectural Tropical Foliage
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