The Specimen
An architectural tropical aroid with unmistakable character, Philodendron mayoi is celebrated for its deeply divided foliage and expressive growth habit.
I propagated these two exact specimens from a large, established mother plant in my Plant Gallery collection. Each represents a different stage of development, carrying the same botanical lineage while expressing its own individual form.
The Foliage
Its glossy green leaves gradually develop prominent lobes and an increasingly sculptural silhouette. Young foliage may appear comparatively simple before becoming more deeply divided with maturity.
The result is a plant that becomes visually more interesting as it grows.
Your Specimen
PG SELECT · Exact Plant
Specimen A and Specimen B are offered individually. You will receive the specific photographed plant corresponding to your selection.
These are not randomized Grower’s Choice specimens.
This listing is for Exact Specimen B · $29.00. The photographs attached to this listing show only Specimen B.
Growing Notes
A rewarding grower when provided with warmth, bright indirect light, and a well-aerated growing medium.
Light: Bright, filtered light.
Water: Water thoroughly when the upper growing medium begins to dry.
Growing medium: Loose, airy aroid mix with reliable drainage.
Humidity: Moderate to elevated humidity, with adequate airflow.
Support: A sturdy moss pole, plank, or trellis is strongly recommended for developing stems.
Growth: Can grow vigorously under favorable conditions; actual growth rates vary by environment and season.
Safety: Contains calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept away from curious pets and children.
Provenance
I propagated these plants from a large mother plant I have grown in Harlem, New York.
They are part of my ongoing practice of growing, observing and propagating tropical foliage.
Individual propagation dates and original mother-plant acquisition details have not been documented.