philodendron melanochrysum vs gigas Philodendron Gigas Online | Buy Rare Plants OnlinePhilodendron gigas , an unusually large climbing houseplant with large shiny leaves. The leaves of Philodendron gigas grow up to 125 cm long and 90 cm wide. This tropical climber is endemic to a road in Panama that runs through the territory of the indigenous 'Guna' people. Care instructions. The natural habitat of Philodendron gigas is muddy mountain slopes rich in iron oxide. As a houseplant, however, it needs a slightly more well drained soil

Philodendron gigas , an unusually large climbing houseplant with large shiny leaves.

The leaves of Philodendron gigas grow up to 125 cm long and 90 cm wide. This tropical climber is endemic to a road in Panama that runs through the territory of the indigenous 'Guna' people.

Care instructions.

The natural habitat of Philodendron gigas is muddy mountain slopes rich in iron oxide. As a houseplant, however, it needs a slightly more well-drained soil mixture to thrive. A mixture of orchid bark, sphagnum moss and perlite is suitable, e.g. our Aroid & Orchid Soil.

Additionally, this Philodendron needs a plant support to hold on to, otherwise the leaves will never reach their full potential. As an indoor houseplant, it should be placed in indirect, bright light.

Botanical description

Philodendron gigas is endemic to the area around a road that passes through the territory of the 'Guna' indigenous people in Panama. The plant is believed to be endangered.

Appearance.

The petioles are 98-137 cm long and 2-3 cm in diameter. The leaves are heart-shaped and 81-125 cm long and 37-90 cm wide. The upper surface is dark green, velvety and dull, the lower surface is slightly paler, semi-glossy to dull, sometimes pale reddish between the veins.

Propagation.

Philodendron gigas is easily propagated by taking stem cuttings. Cut a section of the stem with at least one leaf and some aerial roots, and plant in moist sphagnum moss or place in water until roots develop. Then plant in an airy soil mixture.