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Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor'
Tricolor Gloriosum Philodendron
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About Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor'
Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor' is a terrestrial aroid native to Colombia. Growing on a crawling surface rhizome, it produces large heart-shaped velvet leaves with prominent white venation. The 'Tricolor' mutation adds green, yellow-cream, and soft pink marbled variegation. It grows best in highly organic, well-draining soil and shaded bright indirect light.
Native Range
Colombia
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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
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor'
5-9 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Crawling rhizome species — take cuttings with at least one node from the rhizome. Avoid severing too close to the growing tip.
Care Guide
Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor' 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
Creeping in Pink and Gold
Philodendron gloriosum is one of the most famous terrestrial aroids, creeping along the forest floor of Colombia on a thick horizontal rhizome. The 'Tricolor' cultivar is a somatic mutation displaying green, cream-yellow, and soft pink variegation. Unlike most climbers, gloriosum crawls, and its large, velvety leaves are highly sensitive to soil depth. The tricolor variegation is sought after and requires rich, organic, well-draining soil and shaded bright indirect light to maintain its colorful display.
Also in: Variegated Rarities
Named cultivars carrying a chimeric variegated sport of an established species, propagated by node rather than seed.
