Campos Porto's Philodendron

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Philodendron camposportoanum

Campos Porto's Philodendron

3.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitClimbing/vining, compact
mature SizeSmall to medium climber, 1-1.5m with support
lightBright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (65-80%)
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedModerate
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Wild Species£ · CommonLowBrazil (humid tropical rainforest understory)
£30· 7cm plant

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£30· 7cm plantEstimate

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Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply three-lobed, arrow-like central lobe
leaf Length10-18 cm
leaf Width8-14 cm
petiole ColorSlender, green
venationPale central stripe along the midrib, subtle pinnate venation
textureGlossy
variegationN/A — solid deep green blade with a pale central stripe; the variegated form adds cream-white sectoring over this baseline
growth HabitCompact climbing vine with aerial roots

About

Philodendron camposportoanum is a small, distinctive Brazilian climbing species notable for its juvenile leaves — glossy, deeply three-lobed, and often marked with a pale central stripe — that give it a very different silhouette from the broad-leaved Philodendron species more commonly seen in cultivation. It stays relatively compact for a climbing Philodendron, making it manageable for smaller collections. Its variegated selection layers cream-white sectoring over the same distinctive lobed leaf shape, a considerably rarer and more expensive form.

Native Range

Brazil

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Philodendron camposportoanum (Campos Porto's Philodendron) is ranked as Uncommon rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 3.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

Market Analysis

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Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

  • Confirm the characteristic three-lobed juvenile leaf shape and pale central stripe against reference photos
  • For the variegated form, check the variegation pattern matches photos
  • All Philodendron are toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children

Propagation Guide

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Difficulty
Moderate
Time to Establish

6-10 weeks

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Roots from stem or node cuttings in a warm, humid environment. Slower to establish than common Philodendron species.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

Substrate

Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% potting compost, 20% perlite, 10% sphagnum moss.

Watering

Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings.

Humidity

65-80% for best leaf size and colour.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.

Repotting

Every 12-18 months, or when roots fill the pot.

Common Problems

Problem

Small, pale leaves

Cause

Insufficient light

Fix

Move to brighter indirect light

Problem

Root rot

Cause

Overwatering or poor drainage

Fix

Repot into fresh chunky substrate and reduce watering

Retail Price
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