Give your home major jungle vibes with these tropical houseplants.

There are also manytypes of philodendronswith self-heading or creeping growth habits.

Many also prefer bright, indirect light which is usually easy to provide indoors.

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Ready to turn your space into an indoor jungle?

Here are the most popular types of philodendrons for indoor growing.

As a bonus, it is just as easy to care for!

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It does best in medium to bright indirect light and should be watered once the soil is almost dry.

Philodendron micans is also a variety of the heartleaf philodendron.

It also has a vining growth habit and looks great growing in hanging planters, or on atall shelf.

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Keep its color vibrant by providing your lemon-lime philodendron with bright, indirect light.

Birkins have medium-sized deep green leaves with white pinstripes and variegation.

They are characterized by a climbing growth habit and are known for being slow-growing.

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Place your philodendron Birkin in a location that receives bright indirect light to maintain its variegation.

Popular cultivators ofPhilodendron erubescensinclude the pink princess philodendron, Philodendron Imperial Green, Philodendron Imperial Red, and more.

This self-heading philodendron will stay relatively compact as long as it is provided with bright, indirect light.

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Philodendron Black Cardinal

The philodendron black cardinal (Philodendron erubescensBlack Cardinal) is a low-maintenance, medium-sized.

self-heading philodendron with large, color-changing leaves.

New leaves emerge in shades of burgundy, changing to green and then black as they mature.

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Keep this plant in a location that receives bright, indirect light to keep its colors bright.

Striking brightpink variegationcontrasts against its dark green or maroon leaves.

This philodendron has a climbing growth habit and its variegation requires high humidity and bright, indirect light.

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Its long, pointed green leaves are splashed with light green and starkwhite variegation.

Its white variegation stays healthy withbright, indirect light, high humidity, and consistently moist soil.

This philodendron features glossy, oval green leaves and a self-heading growth habit.

Lush Philodendron Imperial Green with large glossy green leaves in a wicker plant stand against white walls.

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While it does best in bright, indirect light, this low-maintenance plant can also toleratelower light conditions.

The tree philodendron has large green leaves with irregular splits and a self-heading growth habit.

This compact, bush-like plant has medium to large lobed oblong leaves that are deeply lobed.

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It appreciates bright, indirect light and consistent watering.

The easiest way to tell these two neon philodendrons apart is by their growth habit and leaf size.

Its height is good forground coverin tropical climates.

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Philodendron burle marx needs bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil for optimal growth.

It is afavorite among plant collectorsand can be hard to come by in most nurseries and plant shops.

Philodendron Verrucosum

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Looking to add some subtle color to your space?

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Thephilodendron verrucosumis a great choice with its velvety green leaves, golden ribbing, and bright red/orange stems.

This philodendron is generally not considered abeginner plantand is known to be somewhat fussy.

It requires precise temperature and humidity levels to thrive indoors.

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If you are up for the challenge, this climbing plant is a stylish addition to your collection.

This philodendron is sensitive tooverwateringand should only be watered once the top half of the soil is dry.

Philodendron Silver Sword

This climbing philodendron gets its common name from its silvery, sword-shaped leaves.

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When grown indoors it does best in medium light, although it can tolerate lower light.

Due to the shape of its leaves, this philodendron is sometimes also known as the oak leaf philodendron.

It does best in warm temperatures; rich, well-draining soil; and indirect light.

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It is popular as a collector’s plant and is considered rare, often with a hefty price tag.

If you find one though, they are easy to keep happy indoors.

Provide your Florida ghost with bright, indirect light; high humidity, and consistently moist soil.

Philodendron xanadu in a large purple pot against a white wall.

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Keep an eye out for the variegated varieties for an extra splash of color.

While it is considered somewhat rare it is surprisingly easy to care for indoors if you find one.

Provide it with bright, indirect light, and keep the potting mix consistently moist for best results.

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When grown indoors, Philodendron gloriosumdoes best with bright, indirect light, high humidity, and consistent watering.

This climbing philodendron boasts large green leaves that are variegated with shimmery silver.

Not only is it attractive but the philodendron mamei is also low-maintenance.

Philodendron burle marx with glossy green leaves in a white planter.

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Some philodendrons have colorful leaves, others are pure green, and some are vining.

Some rare philodendrons includephilodendron splendid, pink princess, white knight, and el choco red.

However, even these philodendrons are becoming more common as demand increases.

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you’re free to distinguish a philodendron from amonsteraby the texture of its leaves.

Philodendrons have slightly rough and bumpy textures, and monsteras have smooth and glossy leaves.

you’ve got the option to also tell based on how the leaves grow.

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Philodendron leaves grow out of a sheath on the stem, whereas monstera leaves grow out of another leaf.

The easiest philodendron to care for may be the heartleaf philodendron,P.

hederaceum, which tolerates low light.

A small and bushy philodendron lynette with skinny green leaves in a white planter against a white background.

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Its leaves curl when thirsty, providing a convenient cue.

This plant is easy to propagate and looks great in hanging baskets or cascading over shelves.

Philodendron birkin, philodendron congo rojo, and philodendron prince of orange are three types that don’t climb.

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How to grow philodendron mamei

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