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Philodendron distantilobum
Claw-Leaf Philodendron
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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
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips (tiny dark specks or silvery streaking) and mealybugs (white cottony deposits at leaf axils)
- Verify the plant has at least 2–3 healthy leaves and shows signs of active growth
- For listings showing only one photo, request images of the roots, underside of leaves, and any new growth before purchasing
Philodendron distantilobum Morphology
About Philodendron distantilobum
Philodendron distantilobum is a climbing species native to the Amazonian rainforests of Brazil and Peru. It is identified by its deeply lobed, pinnatisect leaves that resemble a claw or ribs, with lobes that are narrow and widely separated (hence 'distantilobum'). It is a vigorous climber that attaches to supports using aerial roots, forming an architectural silhouette at maturity. It is easy to care for under standard tropical conditions.
Native Range
Peru
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron distantilobum
Single-node cuttings root readily in moist sphagnum or water. Maintain 70%+ humidity and bottom warmth for best results.
Care Guide
Philodendron distantilobum 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
Distantly Lobed, Amazonian
Distantilobum means 'distantly lobed' — the leaf lobes are separated by considerable distances along the petiole insertion, creating a spaced, open silhouette rather than the densely overlapping lobe arrangement of the rhizomatous Philodendron climbers. From Amazonian Brazil to Peru. At upper middle tier pricing. A plant for the collector who wants foliar architecture at the higher end of complexity and has the vertical space to display it properly.
