Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'

Morphology

About

Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' is a celebrated horticultural hybrid believed to be a cross between Philodendron gloriosum and Philodendron pastazanum — two of the most admired ground-crawling Philodendrons in the collector hobby. It inherits the best qualities of both parents: the velvety deep green leaf surface and bold, contrasting pale venation of gloriosum, combined with the larger, broader leaf potential of pastazanum, on a terrestrial rhizomatous plant that creeps along the substrate rather than climbing. New leaves emerge rolled and tightly furled before unfurling to reveal the rich dark surface with strikingly prominent primary venation. Feeder roots emerge from nodes along the running rhizome. Selected specifically for foliage quality and performance in cultivation, 'Dean McDowell' is a compelling choice for collectors who prefer the earthbound grandeur of the crawling species to their climbing counterparts.