Philodendron Xanadu
Philodendron Xanadu, aka Thaumatophyllum xanadu or Philodendron 'Winterbourn', belongs to the family Araceae and subgenus Meconostigma. It is a stunning houseplant, with shiny green, leathery leaves, each having multiple lobes. Unlike other Philodendrons, this variety is not a climber but instead grows in a mounded shape on a thick woody stem, often becoming wider than it is tall.
They should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.
They will thrive in bright light, but also can tolerate medium light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. They can be placed anywhere between the middle of the room and the window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.
They need to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. That usually takes about 1 week in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but it's always safer to underwater or give the soil a check before you water again. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
They can live in any average home humidity condition and are fairly hardy.
This Philodendron is very easy, perfect for beginners! Rotate your plant every week or so to encourage even, consistent, and healthy growth. Allow the soil to dry out more between waterings during the winter seasons.
The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.
As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.
