Philodendron "micro"

Plant Name: Philodendron “micro”

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-02030

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Philodendron NoID “micro”

Plant Family: Araceae

Plant Native to¹: The origin of this plant is unknown. The genus Philodendron ranges from Mexico to Tropical America

Plant Type: Terrestrial

Image Details²:

Image 1: Terrarium grown Philodendron “micro”

General Information and Cultivation³: A slow growing, moisture-loving aroid with a low clumping habit. Terrarium grown specimens can reach 35mm in height, with a maximum leaf blade size of 24mm×12mm. When the plant is allowed to form a tight clump, the leaf blades grow to a much smaller size of around 12mm×7mm. Philodendron “micro” prefers humid terrarium conditions with a small amount of ventilation. Tankquility cultures this clone at about 23° Celsius, in a granular substrate based on akadama and scoria. Fertilize moderately.

Propagation by tip and stem cutting is easy.

Note: This plant is an enigma. There appears to be no information relating to this plant, and its origin is a mystery.

Ease of Care: Easy

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Terrarium grown plant: Plant with good root development, minimum 10 leaves, 20mm 30mm in height.

Further Reading:

¹ Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.

² All images used on the Tankquility website have been taken of plants growing in our nursery.

³ The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.