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Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'
Dean McDowell Philodendron
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Flowers of Sulphur, 99.99% PurityDusted onto a fresh corm or rhizome cut to guard against rot before repotting.
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7cm Target Price
£32.00
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Confirm the rhizome is firm throughout; soft spots indicate rot
- Check there is at least one healthy growing tip visible
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips (silvery stippling) and scale insects (small brown bumps on petioles)
- Crawling philodendrons ship poorly if carelessly packaged; check seller reviews mention careful packing
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' Morphology
About Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'
New leaves on Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' emerge tightly rolled before unfurling to reveal a velvety deep green surface with prominent pale primary venation — a combination believed to come from a cross between Philodendron gloriosum and Philodendron pastazanum, two widely grown ground-crawling species. It takes gloriosum's leaf surface and venation contrast and pastazanum's larger leaf potential, on a terrestrial rhizomatous plant that creeps along the substrate with feeder roots at each node rather than climbing. Selected for foliage quality, it suits collectors who prefer crawling philodendrons to the genus's more common climbing forms.
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'
4-8 months
Single-node cuttings root readily in moist sphagnum or water. Maintain 70%+ humidity and bottom warmth for best results.
Care Guide
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Care Guide
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-draining mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% sphagnum moss, 10% worm castings. A wide, shallow pot suits the crawling growth habit.
Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These terrestrial species are slightly more forgiving than climbers but still hate waterlogged roots.
65–80%. Consistent high humidity produces larger, better-formed leaves.
Quarter-strength balanced fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season. Ease off in winter.
Repot into a wider (not deeper) container when the rhizome reaches the pot edge. Every 18–24 months typically.
Common Problems
Brown leaf edges
Low humidity or cold draughts
Increase humidity and keep away from windows and vents in winter
Root rot
Overwatering or poor drainage
Repot into fresh chunky substrate; trim any affected roots
Slow growth
Low light or cold temperatures
Ensure 18–26°C and a brighter indirect light position
Lineage
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' Parentage
Lineage
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' Parentage
A horticultural cross — priced, illustrated and tracked independently of either parent.
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Notes
A Cultivar of Considerable Size
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' is a named cultivar derived from tropical South American Philodendron ancestry, growing into one of the larger-leaved terrestrial Philodendron cultivars available in the UK market. At accessible price tier. Named horticultural cultivars occupy an interesting position in collector culture: they have the legitimacy of a defined name and consistent characteristics, but the absent parentage documentation that makes botanical context unavailable. A fine large-leaved plant regardless of the taxonomy of its origins.
