Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux












VAT included · plus
Secure shipping – carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee – if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
Free returns – simple, cost-free returns according to our policy.
For full details, please see:
Please head to our FAQ Page or Contact us.
Philodendron polypodioides is the finely cut pedatum-type form that gives a much lighter, more fern-like look than broader-lobed climbing philodendrons. It is still an aroid in habit and substance, but the divided leaves create a far airier impression once the stem starts gaining height on a support. Philodendron polypodioides responds strongly to a moss pole or textured board, with deeper dissection and better leaf size when the nodes stay in contact.
Bright indirect light, warm temperatures, moderate to higher humidity, and a loose, draining substrate keep it moving steadily. This is a smart choice for anyone who wants climbing foliage with visual complexity and negative space, especially in collections full of heavy heart-shaped leaves that need contrast.
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
climbing vine
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 250 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Tropical America; wet tropical habitat
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.