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Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated'
Variegated Nangaritense Philodendron
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Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated' Morphology
About Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated'
Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated' is a climbing aroid native to Ecuador, with a narrow silhouette and elongated ovate leaves. In cultivation, it grows best in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light and vertical support to climb. Its smooth-textured foliage has cream-to-yellow marbling and sectoral variegation, with smooth green petioles and visible aerial roots.
Native Range
Ecuador
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Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated' Price Guide & Auction Value
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check that roots are firm and white to tan — avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Verify the variegation pattern extends into new emerging growth — if the newest leaf is fully green, the plant may be reverting
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips (silvery stippling) and mealybugs (white cottony residue at leaf bases)
- On eBay, compare the listed plant to multiple recent sold comps to confirm the asking price is realistic for the variegation level shown
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated'
4-8 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Single-node cuttings root readily in moist sphagnum or water. Maintain 70%+ humidity and bottom warmth for best results.
Care Guide
Philodendron nangaritense 'Variegated' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
High-porosity mix: 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir. Good aeration is essential — philodendrons are prone to root rot in dense substrates.
Water thoroughly when the top 3–4 cm of substrate is dry. Ensure free drainage and never allow to sit in water. Reduce frequency in winter.
60–80% preferred. UK tap water can cause brown tips — use rainwater or filtered water where possible.
Balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength every two weeks in spring and summer. Monthly at most in winter.
Every 12–18 months or when roots circle the base of the pot. Move up one pot size only — oversized pots increase rot risk.
Common Problems
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or fluoride/chlorine in tap water
Increase ambient humidity and switch to rainwater or filtered water
Yellow leaves
Overwatering or compacted substrate
Allow substrate to dry further between waterings; check root health and repot if necessary
Leggy growth with small leaves
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter position with more indirect light
Nangarita Valley Variegation
A variegated collector form of Philodendron nangaritense — a species from Ecuador, named for the Nangaritza River valley in Zamora-Chinchipe province where collections were made. The variegated selection adds cream or white sectoring to the already interesting species-type leaf form. At upper middle tier pricing, as a combination of genuine species rarity and variegated selection status. The Nangaritza valley is a biogeographically significant collecting ground in Ecuador; the species name carries that geographic specificity honestly.
