Velvet Leaf Philodendron 'gloriosum' | Rare Crawling Houseplant

Soft, sculptural, and quietly dramatic, Philodendron gloriosum is a collector's favourite, known for its oversized, heart-shaped, velvet-like leaves and striking pale veins. Unlike climbing philodendrons, this species is a crawler — growing horizontally across the soil surface, just as it does along forest floors in Colombia.

Its velvety green foliage, subtle pink margins and luminous veining give it a luxe, textural look that feels both lush and considered. Slow-growing but deeply rewarding, Gloriosum is made for wide pots, plant shelves and anyone who appreciates foliage over flowers.

Details

Height: 30cm to 1 meter
Width: 50cm to 1 meter
Growth Habit: Terrestrial / Crawling
Growth Rate: Moderate
Humidity: Moderate - High
Pet Friendly: No / caution — mildly toxic

Care

Water: Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. 💧
Light: Low to Medium - Keep in bright, indirect light away from harsh afternoon sun ☀️
Fertilise: monthly in spring–summer with a quality indoor plant food 🌱
Soil Type: Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend with peat moss and perlite.
Support: As a vining/climbing plant, it benefits from a moss pole, trellis, or other support to encourage larger leaves and a bushier appearance. It can also be grown as a trailing plant in a hanging basket.
Maintenance: Low - Wipe leaves occasionally to keep them dust-free and glowing - repot yearly

Common names

Glorious Philodendron:
Velvet Philodendron / Creeping Velvet Philodendron: texture and horizontal growth habit.
Philodendron Zebra:
Family: Araceae (Arum family)
Genus: Thaumatophyllum genus, previously Philodendron.

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Shipping

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Fulfilment time frames are approximately 5–10 business days, depending on your location. Once dispatched, you’ll receive tracking via Australia Post so you can follow your order every step of the way.
Due to Australian bio-security regulations, we’re unable to ship live plants to Western Australia, Northern Territory, or Tasmania. Non-plant items can still be shipped Australia-wide.
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Returns

Live plants are not eligible for change-of-mind returns. If your plant arrives damaged, dead, or not as described, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Where eligible, we’ll offer a replacement, store credit, or refund. Plants cannot be returned.
Pots, tools & accessories can be returned within 14 days of delivery for change of mind, provided they’re unused, in original packaging, and in resellable condition. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility. Refunds are processed within 5–7 business days after inspection.
Faulty items are eligible for replacement, store credit, or refund in line with Australian Consumer Law.
Pre-orders can only be cancelled before allocation or dispatch.

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