Full Specimen Plate
Philodendron goeldii
Finger Leaf 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
£45.00
Philodendron goeldii Morphology
About Philodendron goeldii
Philodendron goeldii is one of the most architecturally distinctive species in the genus: its deeply divided, finger-like leaflets radiate outward from a single point atop a visible cane-like stem, giving the whole plant an umbrella or palm-like silhouette unlike almost anything else in cultivation. It is self-heading rather than climbing, slowly gaining height as older leaves drop and the bare stem lengthens beneath the crown of foliage. Native to the Amazon basin, it remains a specialty item in the trade, instantly recognisable, but less commonly stocked than mainstream Philodendron cultivars.
Native Range
Brazil
Market Hub
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check the crown has multiple healthy, unfurled leaves rather than just one or two
- Inspect the cane/stem for firmness; soft or discoloured patches indicate rot
- This species is slow-growing; do not expect rapid size increase even under good care
- Confirm the seller's photos show the genuine divided finger-like leaf shape, distinct from other similarly-priced Philodendron
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron goeldii
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron goeldii
3-6 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Sections of the bare cane below the crown can be cut and rooted if they carry a node, though this sacrifices the parent plant's height. Air layering along the stem is a gentler alternative.
Care Guide
Philodendron goeldii Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Care Guide
Philodendron goeldii Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% orchid bark, 30% perlite.
Water when the top 4-5 cm of substrate is dry.
60-80% preferred; lower humidity can cause leaflet tip browning.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
Every 18-24 months, or when root-bound; this is a slow, deliberate grower that resents excessive disturbance.
Common Problems
Browning leaflet tips
Low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water
Increase humidity and consider filtered or rain water
Bare, elongating stem with fewer leaves
Normal growth habit as the plant matures: older lower leaves drop as the cane lengthens
This is expected growth, not a health problem; ensure adequate light to keep the crown full
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Notes
The Umbrella of the Amazon
Goeldii is unmistakable once you have seen it. Nothing else in the genus quite manages that whorled, finger-leafed umbrella perched atop a bare cane. It grows with a deliberate, unhurried patience, dropping older leaves as it slowly gains height, so a mature specimen ends up looking rather like a small, sparse palm. Not the fastest-growing addition to a collection, but few plants reward a bit of patience with such a genuinely singular silhouette.
Also in: Arborescent (Meconostigma)
Self-heading species from subgenus Meconostigma that grow a visible trunk rather than climbing, eventually reaching tree-like proportions.
