Philodendron 'Imperial Red'
Imperial Red Philodendron
Typical UK price
£16
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 31 Aug 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
- Not used as the size price
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About Philodendron 'Imperial Red'
Imperial Red is a self-heading Philodendron cultivar grown for its new leaves, which emerge a deep burgundy-red before darkening to a glossy near-black green as they mature. Like its close relative Prince of Orange, it grows as a compact rosette from a single crown rather than climbing, making it a tidy, architectural houseplant. It is widely produced by tissue culture and sold at accessible prices across UK garden centres and online retailers, valued for its bold colour contrast and low maintenance requirements.
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
- 25-40 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-25 cm
- Petiole colour
- Deep red to maroon
- 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 (deep red new growth maturing to dark glossy green rather than variegation)
- Growth habit
- Compact rosette, self-heading, no climbing or trailing
Recent UK sales
- 31 Aug 2026
Philodendron Imperial Red House Plant
size not stated · 31 Aug 2026 £16 - 30 Aug 2026
Philodendron 'Imperial Red'40-45 Cm In12cm Pot
21cm pot · not used as this size's price · 30 Aug 2026 £14 - 3 Jul 2026
Philodendron Imperial Red 14cm Pot Large Indoor Plant Easy Care Fast Growing
12cm pot · 3 Jul 2026 £18
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £16 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Look for a healthy central crown with no signs of rot at the base
- New leaves should show a clear deep red flush, not plain green
- Check for scale insects on petioles, a common issue on self-heading Philodendrons
Philodendron 'Imperial Red' 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, glossier 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
New growth emerging green rather than red
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light to intensify the red flush on new leaves
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 Red'
- 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 in water or moist substrate.