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Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea'

Golden Camposportoanum Philodendron

LightHigh
LightBright indirect light; higher light needed to maintain gold colouration
HumidityMedium-High
HumidityHigh humidity (65-80%)
TemperatureWarm
Temperature18-27°C
SizeMedium
SizeSmall to medium climber, 1-1.5m with support
Growth RateMedium
Growth RateModerate
DifficultyModerate
DifficultyRewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
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Part of the Philodendron camposportoanum familyVariegatedGolden colour-form cultivar of Philodendron camposportoanum, Brazil; selection maintained in cultivation

7cm Target Price

£30.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

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7cm Target Price

Aurea

£30.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

No UK sold listings recorded yet. This figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier.

About this target price: The figure above is the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Other sizes show their own recorded sale price where enough recent sales exist, or an estimate calculated proportionally from this one otherwise.

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How prices are calculated: The target price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea' Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply three-lobed, arrow-like central lobe
leaf Length10-18 cm
leaf Width8-14 cm
petiole ColorSlender, yellow-green
venationPale central stripe along the midrib, subtle pinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein. venation
textureGlossy
variegationIrregular golden-chartreuse marbling and sectoring over the green base blade, not a solid colour
growth HabitCompact climbing vine with aerial roots

About Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea'

Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea' takes the species' distinctive heteroblastic leaf (glossy, deeply three-lobed, with a pale central stripe) and marbles it with irregular chartreuse-gold sectoring over the usual deep green rather than replacing the colour outright. It sits alongside the more established 'Variegated' cream-marbled form already catalogued, offering a gold-toned sectoral break rather than a white one. Growth follows the same compact climbing habit as the species, and colour intensity is strongly light-dependent, with plants grown in lower light settling into a duller, greener balance rather than a vivid gold.

Native Range

Brazil

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Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea' Sold Prices & Live Market

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Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Philodendron camposportoanum and its cultivated forms

  • 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

How to Propagate Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea'

Shared across every form of Philodendron camposportoanum — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Propagation Difficulty
Moderate?Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
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

Philodendron camposportoanum 'Aurea' Care Guide & Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Philodendron camposportoanum — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

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

Field Reference

In the Wild