Philodendron Splendid 17cm

🌿 Philodendron ‘Splendid’ Care Guide

Splendid is exactly what the name suggests — long velvety leaves, rich dark colouring, and elegant climbing growth that makes it one of the most impressive velvet Philodendrons around. It brings serious jungle luxury without being as demanding as some collector plants. 🌿✨

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Can tolerate medium light, but growth will slow and leaves stay smaller
• Avoid direct sunlight — velvet foliage can scorch and lose its rich texture

💧 Water

• Allow the top half of the soil to dry out between waterings
• Water thoroughly, then let excess drain away
• Use a chunky, airy aroid mix (bark, perlite, coco coir)

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers moderate to high humidity (60–80%)
• Higher humidity helps cleaner unfurling and larger leaves
• Stable warmth and humidity produce the best growth

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer
• Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser
• Reduce feeding in cooler months

🌱 Quick Tips

• Strong climber — a moss pole makes a huge difference to leaf size
• Velvety leaves are delicate, so avoid excessive handling
• Consistent conditions help prevent damaged new growth

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Splendid is one of those plants that quietly becomes the star of the collection. Give it something to climb, keep it warm, and let those velvet leaves get ridiculously oversized. 🌿✨