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Philodendron 'Painted Lady'

Painted Lady Philodendron

High
LightBright indirect light
Medium-High
HumidityModerate to high (60-75%)
Warm
Temperature18-28°C
Large
SizeMedium to Large climber
Medium
Growth RateModerate
Moderate
DifficultyRewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Hybrid£ · CommonLowHorticultural hybrid selection.
£13· 7cm plant

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£13Base
· 7cm Plant?Retail Derived

Pricing Data Key

High/Good Confidence: A strong volume of recent sales. Highly reliable market guide.
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Moderate Confidence: A moderate volume of recent sales. Good general guide, but prices may vary.
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Limited Data: Few recent sales. Relying on shop stock listings and estimates.

Based on online retail prices, adjusted for private sales

ℹ️ Baseline Index ValueThe baseline index value represents the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Prices for other sizes, nodes, rooted cuttings, or mother plants are calculated proportionally from this base index guide.
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Philodendron 'Painted Lady' Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.
leaf Length20-35 cm
leaf Width12-20 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., subtle
textureGlossy, smooth
variegationMarbled lime-green and dark green patterning
growth HabitClimbing on aerial roots

About Philodendron 'Painted Lady'

Philodendron 'Painted Lady' has a marbled pattern of lime-green and deep forest-green across its elongated, glossy leaves, with no two leaves showing quite the same distribution of light and dark tissue. The contrast becomes more pronounced as leaves mature and the darker green deepens further. It climbs steadily with support; the marbling pattern is unpredictable from leaf to leaf, and the plant remains relatively scarce in circulation.

Market Analysis

Philodendron 'Painted Lady' Price Guide & Auction Value

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Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

  • Check the marbling pattern in photos; no two leaves show the same distribution of light and dark green, so judge the specific specimen rather than a generic reference photo
  • This is a climbing hybrid; check for a healthy node and aerial root activity if buying a cutting
  • Rare in circulation despite a modest price, so confirm the seller's photos show genuine marbling contrast, not just uneven photo lighting
  • Ask whether the specimen offered is still young, since contrast between the light and dark tissue tends to deepen further as leaves mature
Field Notes · Vol. 111 August 2026

No Two Leaves the Same

Painted Lady's marbling is genuinely unpredictable leaf to leaf; the split between lime-green and deep forest-green tissue varies enough that no two leaves on the same plant look quite alike, and the contrast tends to sharpen further as each leaf ages and the darker green deepens. That makes it an odd plant to judge from a single reference photo; what matters more is whether the pattern reads clearly across several leaves at once. It stays genuinely scarce in circulation despite sitting at a modest price point, which is worth remembering before assuming a low asking price signals anything about how easy the plant is to find.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Atlas
Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
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How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.