Full Specimen Plate
Philodendron martianum
Flask 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
£106.00
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check the growing point for firmness — softness here usually means rot has already reached the crown
- Look for genuinely thick, swollen petioles rather than slender ones, since this trait is the whole point of the species
- Confirm the root system looks proportionate to the plant's size
- Check for pest damage at the base of the petioles, an easy place for scale or mealybugs to go unnoticed
Philodendron martianum Engl. Morphology
About Philodendron martianum Engl.
Thick, sausage-like, swollen petioles give Philodendron martianum its 'Flask' nickname and set it apart from every climbing species in the genus — this is a self-heading plant with a compact rosette habit, no support required. Endemic to humid lower montane forest in southern Ecuador's Zamora-Chinchipe Province, it's adapted to steep slopes and does best in rocky, well-drained soil rich in leaf litter. Leathery elliptic leaves and persistent cataphylls at the base complete a plant whose whole appeal sits in that unusual swollen-stem silhouette.
Native Range
Ecuador
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron martianum Engl.
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron martianum Engl.
4-8 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Propagates from basal offsets once the rosette is established; self-heading philodendrons are slower to offset than climbing types but establish reliably once rooted.
Care Guide
Philodendron martianum Engl. Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Care Guide
Philodendron martianum Engl. Care Guide & Growing Conditions
A high-porosity mix — 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir — in a sturdy pot sized to the plant's upright habit rather than a climbing support.
Water thoroughly, then let the top third of the mix dry before watering again. The swollen petioles store some moisture, so this species tolerates an occasional missed watering reasonably well.
High, 60-80%.
Feed at quarter to half strength every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; drop to monthly over winter.
Repot every 12-18 months into a pot sized for the eventual rosette spread; this species builds a substantial root system without a climbing support to lean on.
Common Problems
Root rot
Substrate that stays wet, often from a mix that's too dense or a pot with poor drainage
Repot into a chunkier mix immediately and trim away any mushy roots
Slow, stalled growth
A naturally deliberate grower compared to the genus's climbing species
Be patient; self-heading philodendrons build size steadily rather than quickly
Thinner, less swollen petioles
Insufficient light or inconsistent watering
Move to brighter indirect light and keep watering on a consistent cycle rather than alternating drought and soak
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
In the Wild
Also in: Arborescent (Meconostigma)
Self-heading species from subgenus Meconostigma that grow a visible trunk rather than climbing, eventually reaching tree-like proportions.
