Cultivar guide · Philodendron billietiae
Philodendron Billietiae
Long, narrow, arrow-shaped leaves with wavy edges on bright orange petioles — the orange stems are the signature ID. Mature leaves can reach 2–3 ft long in optimal conditions.
Family
Araceae
Classification
species
Mature size
4–7 ft on a moss pole; leaves 18–36 inches long at maturity
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Water when top 2 inches of soil are dry
- Humidity
- 60% or higher to maintain the orange petiole color
- Temperature
- 65–85°F (18–29°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
Distinct from Philodendron Atabapoense (similar shape but green petioles and a maroon leaf underside) and Philodendron Spiritus Sancti (rare, very narrow pendulous leaves). The orange petiole is unique to billietiae.
Pet safety: Philodendron Billietiae is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Kew Plants of the World Online — Philodendron billietiae
For full care of the parent species, see the Philodendron care guide.