{"product_id":"philodendron-gloriosum-buy-rare-houseplant-uk","title":"Philodendron Gloriosum | Buy Rare Houseplant UK – Rebel Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamous for its enormous, heart-shaped leaves and striking white-to-pinkish veins, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/strong\u003e is an absolute showstopper for any indoor plant collection. Native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, this terrestrial aroid is highly sought after for its soft, velvety texture and dramatic terrestrial growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike climbing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rebelplants.co.uk\/collections\/philodendron-houseplants-shop-indoor-plants\" target=\"_self\"\u003ephilodendrons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rhizomatous crawler. Its thick stem creeps horizontally across the soil, producing progressively larger, more impressive leaves as it travels. Placed in a rectangular or wide planter, it creates a lush, architectural feature on floor stands, low sideboards, or bright living room shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully chosen for health and leaf quality, our plants are dispatched quickly from our Wimbledon, London base to ensure they arrive in pristine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNursery pot 12cm | Plant size 30-40cm | Decorative pot not included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/b\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Velvet Leaf Philodendron, Crawling Philodendron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhizomatous crawler (creeps horizontally along the soil surface rather than climbing vertically).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in bright, indirect light. Keep it out of harsh, direct sunlight to avoid scorching the velvety leaf surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow the top half of the potting substrate to dry out between waterings. Ensure proper drainage so the horizontal rhizome never sits in soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotting \u0026amp; Substrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires a wide container or trough-style planter to accommodate its crawling habit, filled with a chunky, well-aerated aroid mix (orchid bark, perlite, and coconut coir).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoys average to high indoor humidity and steady warm temperatures (18–24°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/b\u003e Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtrafloral Nectaries (EFNs):\u003c\/b\u003e Philodendrons naturally exude a sweet, sticky sap from tiny dots on stems and leaf undersides to attract protective ants in the wild. This is completely normal and healthy behaviour.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rebel Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55304846934399,"sku":"PL-PHIL-GLO-12-2","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9249\/9880\/files\/philodendron-gloriosum-rare-tropical-houseplant-unique-indoor-statement-plant-1307917.jpg?v=1774518731","url":"https:\/\/rebelplants.co.uk\/products\/philodendron-gloriosum-buy-rare-houseplant-uk","provider":"Rebel Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}