Philodendron
Birkin, Imperial, Xanadu, Selloum: lobed, striped or coloured foliage, often very easy-going. Our Philodendrons, and the guide to choosing well.
- 40 DH delivery, whatever the city
- Cash on delivery
- Damaged plant: replaced
- Studio in Rabat · Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00
New
The Instant T range
Four steps to healthy plants
Step 1 · SoilSignature Potting MixA potting mix for repotting, with compost and biochar instead of peat.2 L · 5 L · د.م. 39,00 – د.م. 59,00Price range: د.م. 39,00 through د.م. 59,00→
Step 2 · NutritionRoot feed — compost teaA concentrated compost tea to feed the roots and the life in the soil: one bottle makes 20 litres of watering.200 ml · د.م. 99,00→
Step 3 · FoliageFoliar feed — seaweedA seaweed extract to support the foliage, sprayed on.200 ml · د.م. 89,00→
Step 4 · ProtectionBlack soap for plantsA ready-to-use black soap that cleans the foliage and helps protect it against pests and diseases.200 ml · د.م. 45,00→Where to start?
I'm a beginner
Plants that forgive
21 products
Low light
For dark rooms
12 products
My pets
Safe for cats and dogs
7 products
Gifts
Plants, arrangements, creations
23 products
Care & potting mixes
Potting mixes, plant food, tools
18 products
Not sure? Find your plant in 5 questions or ask for advice on WhatsApp.
Philodendron, the most accommodating of tropicals
Philodendron is one of the largest genera in the aroid family, with nearly 500 species native to tropical America. Two main types are grown: climbers, which cling to a moss pole with their aerial roots, and self-heading types, which form a rosette or a short trunk, like the Imperials. The former Philodendron selloum and xanadu are now placed in a neighbouring genus, Thaumatophyllum, but everyone still calls them Philodendron. Their great quality: they forgive medium light and forgotten waterings.
Growing passport
Ease of care
Light needs
Water needs
Air humidity
Temperature18 to 28 °C, never below 12 °C
Cats, dogsToxic if chewed
Species and varieties
| Species or variety | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Philodendron ‘Birkin’ | Dark green leaves striped with creamy white. Compact, slow-growing. |
| Philodendron ‘Imperial Green’ | A rosette of large glossy green leaves. Very easy, ideal for beginners. |
| Philodendron ‘Imperial Red’ | Same habit, with red young leaves that darken to burgundy. |
| Thaumatophyllum xanadu | Lobed foliage in a compact clump, for small spaces. |
| Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (selloum) | Large, deeply lobed leaves, a short trunk with age. Up to 2 m. |
| Philodendron hederaceum (scandens) | The climber with small heart-shaped leaves, often mistaken for pothos. ‘Brasil’ and ‘Micans’ varieties have velvety foliage. |
Caring for them in Morocco
- Light: bright without direct sun. They tolerate medium light; variegated or red varieties need more brightness to keep their colours.
- Watering: when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; much less in winter.
- Support: for climbers, a moss or coir pole gives larger leaves. Self-heading types don't need one.
- Potting mix and food: our Signature Potting Mix, and compost tea root feed every two to three weeks in spring and summer.
Reading the symptoms
- Lower leaves yellowing: often overwatering; a single old leaf going on its own is normal.
- Variegation fading (Birkin): lack of light: move it closer to the window.
- Long stems with widely spaced leaves: lack of light, for climbers.
- Brown tips: dry air or hard water.
A plant you're worried about? Send a photo to the Plant Doctor.
Sources: Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) for names and origin; Royal Horticultural Society for cultivation; ASPCA for toxicity; and our own practice at the Rabat studio. Growing guidelines are averages: the light and air in your home matter more than anything.
Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 DH, cash on delivery, or collection from the studio, 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation district, Rabat.
Frequently asked questions
Which Philodendron for a beginner?
Imperial Green and Xanadu: tough and compact, they tolerate medium light and a few forgotten waterings.
Philodendron or pothos?
The heart-leaved climbing Philodendron and pothos look alike. New Philodendron leaves emerge from a sheath (cataphyll) that then dries out; pothos leaves unfurl from the previous leaf.
Is Philodendron toxic?
Yes, if chewed: keep out of reach of cats, dogs and young children.