Philodendron spiritus-sancti is often referred to in English as the Holy Grail among Philodendrons. The elongated petiole and the long, strappy, leaves makes a brilliant looking houseplant, especially when grown in hanging baskets. This plant is critically endangered in its natural habitat; its place of discovery is from the Brazilian state of Espiritu Santo (Portuguese for Holy Spirit).
Please note: The pictures show young plants, adult plants have long, narrow leaves with clearly visible veining, and are deeply furrowed at the top. This plant is an immature seedling, from tissue culture of a mature mother plant.
Care:
- Bright, indirect light.
- 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit
- Humidity 50% or more; the higher the humidity the more likely you'll have a tremendous number of ariel roots develop and thus creating an exquisite specimen.
- Grow staked or up a moss pole
- Plant in a well draining, chunky potting mix
- Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Family: Araceae
This plant is sold in a 3.5 inch pot.
Philodendron spiritus-sancti is often referred to in English as the Holy Grail among Philodendrons. The elongated petiole and the long, strappy, leaves makes a brilliant looking houseplant, especially when grown in hanging baskets. This plant is critically endangered in its natural habitat; its place of discovery is from the Brazilian state of Espiritu Santo (Portuguese for Holy Spirit).
Please note: The pictures show young plants, adult plants have long, narrow leaves with clearly visible veining, and are deeply furrowed at the top. This plant is an immature seedling, from tissue culture of a mature mother plant.
Care:
- Bright, indirect light.
- 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit
- Humidity 50% or more; the higher the humidity the more likely you'll have a tremendous number of ariel roots develop and thus creating an exquisite specimen.
- Grow staked or up a moss pole
- Plant in a well draining, chunky potting mix
- Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Family: Araceae
This plant is sold in a 3.5 inch pot.