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Philodendron hederaceum 'Rio'

Rio Philodendron

Typical UK price

£7

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Sold, 90 days
2
Middle half
-
Last sold
3 Sep 2026
On record
2
Cutting/corm2 on record
7cm2 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
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  • Estimate
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About Philodendron hederaceum 'Rio'

Rio is a variegated selection of the classic heartleaf Philodendron, distinguished by a distinctive wavy, ruffled leaf margin alongside its cream and green variegation, a textural difference from the flat-leaved 'Brasil' that sets it apart at a glance. Like the rest of the hederaceum family it is a slender, trailing or climbing vine that roots readily along its stem, and it shares the species' forgiving, low-light-tolerant nature, making variegated colour available in a genuinely easy houseplant.

Native range

Cultivated variegated selection of Philodendron hederaceum.

Classification

Genus
Philodendron
Family
Araceae
Type
Variegated
Growth habit
Climbing or trailing hemiepiphyte
Form of
Philodendron hederaceum

Morphology

Leaf shape
Cordate with a distinctive wavy, ruffled margin
Leaf length
10-20 cm
Leaf width
8-15 cm
Petiole colour
Green, cream-streaked
Venation
Understated midrib
Texture
Thin, semi-glossy
Variegation
Cream-white and green sectoral variegation combined with a ruffled leaf-edge texture unique among hederaceum forms
Growth habit
Climbing or trailing on elongated internodes with aerial roots

Recent UK sales

For sale in the UK

Current listings on eBay UK

By month

MonthMedianSold
Sep 2026£71
Aug 2026£71

Before you buy

  • Check that roots are firm and white to tan; avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
  • Confirm which named form you're actually buying — 'Brasil', 'Micans' and other cultivars are frequently priced and listed inconsistently under the hederaceum name
  • Inspect leaf undersides for thrips and mealybugs, though this species is generally more pest-resistant than the genus's collector species
  • Given how common and inexpensive this species genuinely is, treat any high asking price as a reason to check what specific cultivar is actually being sold

Philodendron hederaceum 'Rio' care

Substrate
A high-porosity mix — 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir — with a moss pole or totem if you want it climbing rather than trailing. It's genuinely tolerant of less-than-ideal substrate too, one of the few philodendrons that is.
Watering
Water thoroughly, then let the top third of the mix dry before watering again. Among the most forgiving plants in this catalogue for an occasional missed watering.
Humidity
Moderate, 50-70% — comfortable at ordinary UK household humidity without any special equipment, unlike many species in the genus.
Feeding
Feed at quarter strength every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; drop off almost entirely over winter. A light feeder that doesn't need or particularly want heavy fertilising.
Repotting
Repot every 12-18 months, or whenever it's visibly outgrown its pot — a fast, vigorous grower that fills a pot quickly.

Common problems

  • Long, bare stretches between leaves

    Cause: Insufficient light, which this species tolerates but doesn't thrive in long-term

    Fix: Move to brighter indirect light; growth compacts noticeably with better light

  • Root rot

    Cause: Substrate that stays wet, often from a mix that's too dense or a pot with poor drainage

    Fix: Repot into a chunkier mix immediately and trim away any mushy roots

  • Small, slow-growing leaves

    Cause: A young cutting still establishing, or insufficient feeding through the growing season

    Fix: Be patient with new cuttings and feed lightly but consistently once established

Gear for this plant

How to propagate Philodendron hederaceum 'Rio'

Methods
Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
Difficulty
Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Time to establish
4-8 months
Notes
Stem cuttings with at least one node root reliably in plain water within 2-3 weeks — one of the easiest plants in this entire catalogue to propagate, which is exactly why it's everywhere.

In the wild