Walking into a room filled with lush, vibrant Philodendron plants can instantly lift your mood and transform the space. Among the vast family of Philodendrons, varieties like the heart-leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) bring a touch of the jungle indoors with minimal fuss. These adaptable houseplants thrive in indoor environments, making them perfect for adding a splash of green to your home or office.

There are almost 500 different species of philodendron, and among these there are a small number of split-leaf philodendrons. Split-leaf philodendrons

The Burle Marx Philodendron is a low growing tropical shrub, hailing from the rainforests of Brazil. It features long arrow shaped leaves in a bright fresh green color. The foliage has a glossy texture, with heavy veining which gives the effect of ribbed leaves. The variegated variety of this plant has splashes or yellow on the foliage in a random pattern, and the veining is more subtle so that the leaves appear to be gently rippled.

‘Philodendron’ and ‘Monstera’ are two names that you might hear used frequently to describe what is seemingly the same plant. Are these two names in fact just synonyms for each other, or are they used to denote different types of plants? Here we investigate why these names are sometimes accepted as being the same, as well as the primary differences and similarities between Philodendron and Monstera plants to help set them apart.

As you might have guessed from its name, this species of Philodendron is gigantic. Each leaf is able to grow up to 5 feet in length at maturity, and 3 feet across. It is native to parts of South America and the Caribbean. The massive heart shaped foliage of this plant is green and glossy, and is a true sight to behold. It makes for a great feature in the garden, and can also be grown as a houseplant.

If you are a keen gardener in a hot climate or a lover of houseplants, then you likely have at least one philodendron in your collection. These are enormously popular plants because they are relatively easy to care for, are beautiful to look at, and come in a wide range of varieties.

The Philodendron Cordatum is a rare plant which is commonly mistaken for other types of Philodendrons. It has heavily veined heart-shaped leaves, and grows along the rainforest floor in distinct areas of Brazil.

The Silver Sword Philodendron is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, where it was once a common sight but unfortunately is now endangered as a result of deforestation. Outside of its natural habitat, this plant thrives outdoors in hot climates, and it also makes an excellent houseplant. It is a climbing plant with a chunky vine, and distinctive shimmering blue-green foliage. It can be grown as a climber with trellis for support, or it also works well as a trailing hanging plant.

This is one of the less common types of Philodendrons grown as houseplants. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil and is named after Roberto Burle Marx, who was a world-famous Brazilian landscape architect with a particular interest in using tropical plants in modern garden design.

Like most types of philodendrons, the philodendron birkin is easy to propagate. This means you can create numerous new birkin plants for your collection, or to give to friends and family.

The cost of a philodendron plant will differ depending on a number of factors. These include the species of philodendron, the size of the philodendron, the condition of the philodendron, and the place you buy it from. Common philodendron plants will typically cost between $15 and $40, while rare philodendrons can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

This stunning Philodendron is taking the plant world by storm, with its unusual creamy pinstripe variegation set against a dark green base. The trending plant is gaining a growing audience by the day, as Instagram is flooded with images of the striking foliage.