Full Specimen Plate
Philodendron 'Florida Green'
Florida Green 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.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
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7cm Target Price
£11.00
Philodendron 'Florida Green' Morphology
About Philodendron 'Florida Green'
Philodendron 'Florida Green' is the plain, non-variegated form of the Florida hybrid group (a cross between P. pedatum and P. squamiferum), best known through its variegated sport 'Florida Beauty' and the paler 'Florida Ghost'. It shares the group's distinctive deeply lobed, pedate leaves and red, bristly petioles, climbing readily once given a support to grip. As the un-variegated baseline of the group it grows noticeably faster and more vigorously than its variegated relatives, making it a good choice for anyone who wants the group's leaf shape without the slower growth and reversion risk that comes with variegation.
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check for a healthy node and some aerial root activity if buying a cutting
- This is the fast-growing plain form of the group; treat unusually high prices with caution
- Inspect petioles for the group's characteristic bristly texture to confirm correct identification
- Look for even, deep green colour with no yellowing
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Florida Green'
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Florida Green'
2-4 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from stem or node cuttings with a healthy node, in water or moist substrate.
Care Guide
Philodendron 'Florida Green' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Care Guide
Philodendron 'Florida Green' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% orchid bark, 30% perlite.
Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry.
60-80% preferred, though tolerant of average household humidity once established.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
Every 12-18 months, or when root-bound.
Common Problems
Small leaves, weak climbing growth
No support to climb, or insufficient light
Provide a moss pole or similar support and increase light; leaf size improves significantly with vertical support
Root rot
Overwatering or compacted substrate
Repot into fresh, well-draining substrate and reduce watering frequency
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Notes
The Vigorous Baseline
Florida Green is the un-variegated version of a cross between Philodendron pedatum and squamiferum, and it's worth knowing that baseline exists before paying a premium for 'Florida Beauty' or the paler 'Florida Ghost'; both are variegated sports of this same hybrid rather than separate crosses. What the plain form loses in colour it makes up in vigour: without variegated tissue slowing it down, it grows noticeably faster than either sport, which makes it a reasonable choice if the deeply lobed, bristly-petioled leaf shape is the real draw rather than the cream sectoring. The red, bristly petiole texture is shared across the whole group and a useful way to confirm correct identification regardless of which form is on offer.
