This terrestrial or epiphytic perennial has sparsely branched stem with advantageous roots and forms a dense semi-climbing habit. It has large glossy dark green oblong leaves with long stalks and the cream-coloured spathe appears and during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Philodendron martianum is naturally found south-eastern Brazil growing in tropical forests. It prefers a semi-shade to bright filtered light in a protected humid position and grows in organic rich moist fertile soils and is frost and drought tender.

This philodendron is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical gardens as a specimen against a tree or used as a large container plant. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. It is also planted around water features for a tropical effect and in cold climates it is grown in a glasshouse or conservatory as a specimen.ID 2645

Philodendron(fil-o-DEN-dron) martianum (MAH-tee-AH-num)

Araceae(a-RAY-see-ee)