Scroll to explore forms of Philodendron billietiae
Full Specimen Plate
Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated'
Variegated Billietiae
Aroid Atlas Price Guide
Select Plant Size
Pricing Data Key
Community price estimate based on limited sales history
Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated' Morphology
About Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated'
Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated' is a variegated form of billietiae (a species often misspelled 'billetiae'), with long-stalked, elongate sagittate leaves carrying a long acuminate anterior lobe and narrow posterior lobes. It displays yellow-to-cream variegation against a green base, with bright orange petioles. Native to French Guiana and Brazil, this climbing philodendron produces more variegated foliage as it matures.
Native Range
Brazil
Market Analysis
Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated' Price Guide & Auction Value
Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.
No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.
Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check that roots are firm and white to tan — avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Verify the variegation pattern extends into new emerging growth — if the newest leaf is fully green, the plant may be reverting
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips (silvery stippling) and mealybugs (white cottony residue at leaf bases)
- On eBay, compare the listed plant to multiple recent sold comps to confirm the asking price is realistic for the variegation level shown
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated'
4-8 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Single-node cuttings root readily in moist sphagnum or water. Maintain 70%+ humidity and bottom warmth for best results.
Care Guide
Philodendron billietiae 'Variegated' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
High-porosity mix: 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir. Good aeration is essential — philodendrons are prone to root rot in dense substrates.
Water thoroughly when the top 3–4 cm of substrate is dry. Ensure free drainage and never allow to sit in water. Reduce frequency in winter.
60–80% preferred. UK tap water can cause brown tips — use rainwater or filtered water where possible.
Balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength every two weeks in spring and summer. Monthly at most in winter.
Every 12–18 months or when roots circle the base of the pot. Move up one pot size only — oversized pots increase rot risk.
Common Problems
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or fluoride/chlorine in tap water
Increase ambient humidity and switch to rainwater or filtered water
Yellow leaves
Overwatering or compacted substrate
Allow substrate to dry further between waterings; check root health and repot if necessary
Leggy growth with small leaves
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter position with more indirect light
Orange Petioles in Splashed Gold
Philodendron billietiae was discovered in 1981 in French Guiana by Frieda Billiet. It is immediately recognizable by its long, strap-like leaves and bright orange petioles. The variegated clone, featuring bold splashes of yellow and cream, is one of the more visually complex cultivars in aroid cultivation. A 1995 study on neotropical hemi-epiphytes highlighted billietiae's climbing habit, utilizing its orange petioles to position leaves outward to catch light. The variegated sections disrupt the photosynthesis rate, making it slower than the green form, but the combination of orange, green, and gold is distinctive.
