Philodendron Plethora: 41 Exceptional Varieties for Your Indoor Jungle

ByVictoria Arias
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If you’ve caught the philodendron bug, you’re in good company. These tropical beauties are a favorite among houseplant enthusiasts due to their low-maintenance nature and stunning variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. From towering climbers to compact self-heading plants, there’s a philodendron out there for everyone.

The World of Philodendrons

Before we dive into the exceptional varieties, let’s explore the different categories of philodendrons:

  • Climbing vs. non-climbing (vining vs. self-heading)
  • Epiphytes, hemiepiphytes, and terrestrial varieties
  • Most philodendrons prefer bright, indirect light and moderate watering

Now, let’s meet 41 of the most interesting, adaptable, and accessible philodendron varieties:

  1. Atom
  2. Dwarf cultivar of P. bipinnatifidum with dark green glossy leaves

  3. Upright growth habit, perfect for smaller spaces

  4. Billie

  5. Native to Brazil, French Guiana, and Guyana

  6. Dark green, glossy leaves with wavy margins and yellow-orange petioles

  7. Birkin

  8. Upright plant with heart-shaped green leaves striped in cream or yellow

  9. Slow-growing chimera of ‘Rojo Congo’ with eye-catching stripes

  10. Black-Gold

  11. Lesser-known species with dark green leaves, golden veins, and velvety texture

  12. Climbing South American native, perfect for adding drama to your indoor jungle

  13. Black Cardinal

  14. P. erubescens cultivar with dark green leaves and deep red undersides

  15. Gothic aesthetic with an impressive height of around five feet

  16. Brandi

  17. Climbing epiphyte from Colombia, Brazil, and Bolivia

  18. Tolerates dry soil and has heart-shaped leaves with grayish variegation

  19. Brasil

  20. Heart-leaf cultivar with lemon and lime variegation

  21. Epiphyte that wraps itself up trees and stays modest in size indoors

  22. Burgundy Princess

  23. ‘Pink Princess’ with little variegation, sold as ‘Burgundy Princess’

  24. Dark green and burgundy hues with striking upright habit

  25. Burle Marx

  26. Climbing plant from Columbia, Ecuador, and Brazil with glossy green leaves

  27. Adaptable and easy-growing, perfect for new houseplant enthusiasts

  28. Congo Green

    • Hybrid with glossy dark green leaves and reddish petioles
    • Resembles ‘Rojo Congo’ but with a larger stature

Stay tuned for the rest of the list of exceptional philodendron varieties.

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