ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: AnthuriumSpecies: podophyllum

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Anthurium podophyllum

Anthurium podophyllum

This tropical aroid features architectural leaves that are deeply divided into finger-like lobes, offering a dramatic departure from typical heart-shaped anthuriums. It thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light, making it a sophisticated choice for indoor tropical collections. As it matures, the foliage creates a full, lush display that commands attention in any well-lit space.

Anthurium podophyllum is a striking tropical aroid prized for its unique, deeply lobed palm-like leaves. It makes an excellent addition to collections seeking distinct foliage textures.

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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.

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Plant Profile

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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.

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Sun

Bright, indirect light; filtered sunlight is ideal.

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Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again.

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Mature size

3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.

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Hardiness

11-12

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Growth habit

Upright, clumping tropical perennial.

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.

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Growing note

Maintain high ambient humidity for best leaf development and to prevent tip browning. Avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.

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Climate note

Prefers warm temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect from cold drafts.

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Flower / fruit

Produces typical anthurium spathe and spadix flowers, though grown primarily for its foliage.

Growing & Care

Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light; filtered sunlight is ideal.

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Growth rate

Moderate.

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Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer at half-strength during the active growing season.

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Pruning

Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base to maintain plant vigor and appearance.

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Care notes

Maintain high ambient humidity for best leaf development and to prevent tip browning. Avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.

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Growth habit

Upright, clumping tropical perennial.

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Spacing

2-3 feet apart.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Produces typical anthurium spathe and spadix flowers, though grown primarily for its foliage.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

11-12

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Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect from cold drafts.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again.

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Soil

Well-draining aroid mix, high in organic matter like bark, perlite, and coco coir.

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Soil pH

5.5-6.5

More Plant Data

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Container Growing

Highly suitable for indoor containers; use pots with excellent drainage holes.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Deep green, glossy, multi-lobed, palm-like leaf segments.

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Foliage Rules

Mature leaves must show distinct, deep palmate lobes. Avoid images showing only simple heart-shaped leaves for mature representations.

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Fruit Flower Look

Typical narrow, greenish or yellowish anthurium spadix, often surrounded by a subtle, slender spathe.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are secondary to foliage; do not emphasize spathes on young starter plants.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, clumping structure; avoid displaying as a trailing plant.

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Mature Plant Look

Architectural, upright, medium-to-large tropical foliage plant with distinct, hand-shaped leaves.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Large, palmately lobed foliage with long petioles, creating an open, architectural structure.

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Morphology Rules

Emphasis on long, strong petioles and the specific finger-like arrangement of leaf lobes.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does Anthurium podophyllum need? Provide bright, indirect light to encourage healthy leaf growth. Is Anthurium podophyllum difficult to grow? It is manageable with consistent moisture and high humidity levels. What is the mature size? The plant typically reaches 3 to 5 feet in height under ideal conditions. Does it need special soil? Use a loose, well-draining aroid mix to ensure proper root aeration.

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Root Look

Healthy white roots visible in small, moist, organic-rich plugs.

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Soil Look

Dark, chunky, bark-based potting medium.

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Starter Stage

Small, young plant with undivided or less-lobed leaves than mature specimens.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Younger leaves appear simpler in shape, becoming more deeply lobed as the plant matures.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Anthurium podophyllum. This is Anthurium podophyllum, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Anthurium podophyllum become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical indoor space you want to create. This variety is celebrated for its deep, palm-like lobes that turn simple foliage into a stunning architectural feature for any room. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with well-draining soil, then move it to a larger container once the root system feels established and ready for its long-term home. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Anthurium podophyllum is a must-have for tropical plant lovers, celebrated for its unique, deeply lobed leaves. This architectural plant thrives in indoor environments where bright, filtered light and high humidity can be provided.

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Youtube Video Title

Anthurium podophyllum: Architectural Tropical Foliage

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