Philodendron mexicanum
Mexican Philodendron
Typical UK price
£19
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 26 Jun 2026
- On record
- 3
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Philodendron mexicanum
Philodendron mexicanum is a climbing species with a wide native range spanning from Mexico down to western Colombia, distinguished by deeply lobed, arrow-shaped mature leaves with a distinctive wavy, undulating margin. Juvenile leaves are simpler and heart-shaped, developing the characteristic lobing and wave as the plant matures and climbs. Its variegated selection layers cream-white sectoring over this same undulating leaf shape.
Native range
Mexico to western Colombia (humid tropical rainforest understory)
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing/vining
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Deeply lobed, arrow-shaped with wavy margin when mature
- Leaf length
- 20-35 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-25 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., prominent along the lobes
- Texture
- Semi-glossy
- Variegation
- N/A, solid deep green blade with a distinctive wavy margin; the variegated form adds cream-white sectoring over this baseline
- Growth habit
- Climbing vine with aerial roots
Recent UK sales
- 26 Jun 2026
Philodendron MEXICANUM
size not stated · 26 Jun 2026 £61 - 6 Jun 2026
Philodendron mexicanum - Aroid - Houseplant - P0411
size not stated · 6 Jun 2026 £19 - 5 Jun 2026
Philodendron Mexicanum Growing Plant Indoor House Plant
size not stated · 5 Jun 2026 £15 - 27 Apr 2026
Philodendron mexicanum - Large - Aroid - Houseplant - P0402
mature plant · 27 Apr 2026 £31
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | £19 | 3 |
Before you buy
- Mature, lobed leaves command a premium over juvenile heart-shaped growth; confirm which stage you're buying
- For the variegated form, check the variegation pattern matches photos
- All Philodendron are toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children
Philodendron mexicanum care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% potting compost, 20% perlite, 10% sphagnum moss.
- Watering
- Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings.
- Humidity
- 60-80%.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when roots fill the pot.
Common problems
Simple, unlobed leaves persisting
Cause: Juvenile growth phase, or insufficient light/support
Fix: Provide a moss pole and bright indirect light to encourage mature foliage
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering
Fix: Repot into fresh chunky substrate and reduce watering
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.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Philodendron mexicanum
- 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
- 6-10 weeks
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Roots from stem or node cuttings in a warm, humid environment.