Philodendron 'Imperial Green'
Imperial Green Philodendron
Typical UK price
£15
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 27 Jun 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Philodendron 'Imperial Green'
Imperial Green is the plain-green counterpart to Imperial Red and Prince of Orange: the same compact, self-heading rosette habit, but with new leaves that emerge a pale lime-green and mature to a broad, glossy dark green without the coppery or red flush of its siblings. It is a large-leaved, architectural houseplant that stays tidy without a support pole, making it a popular choice for offices and low-maintenance interior planting schemes across the UK.
Native range
Horticultural cultivar, self-heading Philodendron hybrid group.
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Cultivar
- Growth habit
- Self-heading rosette, non-climbing
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Broad ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to elongated-heart shaped
- Leaf length
- 30-45 cm
- Leaf width
- 20-30 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., understated
- Texture
- Glossy, leathery
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Compact rosette, self-heading, no climbing or trailing
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory Archives 12cm pot | In stock | 19 Oct 2026 | £12 |
| Root Houseplants established plant | Sold out | 16 Oct 2026 | £17 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | £15 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Look for a healthy central crown with no signs of rot at the base
- Leaves should be glossy and firm, not soft or yellowing
- Check for scale insects on petioles, a common issue on self-heading Philodendrons
Philodendron 'Imperial Green' care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 50% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
- Humidity
- 40-60% is tolerated well; higher humidity encourages larger leaves.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when the crown outgrows its pot.
Common problems
Small, sparse leaves
Cause: Insufficient light or nutrients
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light and maintain a regular feeding schedule in the growing season
Yellow lower leaves
Cause: Overwatering or natural leaf drop with age
Fix: Check substrate moisture before watering; some lower-leaf loss is normal as the plant matures
Gear for this plant
- 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.
How to propagate Philodendron 'Imperial Green'
- Methods
- Division, Stem cutting with node. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 1-3 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Divide at the base once multiple crowns develop; single-node stem cuttings root readily.