Philodendron 'Pincushion'

Plant Name: Philodendron ‘Pincushion’

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-01940

Synonyms/Trade Names: Epipremnum ‘Pincushion’, Philodendron ‘Mini Red’, Philodendron ‘Super Dwarf Red’

Original Plant Sourced as: Philodendron ‘Mini Red’/’Pincushion’

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 ‘Pincushion’

General Information and Cultivation³: A slow growing, moisture-loving aroid with an upright habit, branching/clumping as the plant matures. Terrarium grown specimens can reach 200mm in height, with a maximum leaf blade size of 115mm×35mm. Philodendron ‘Pincushion’ 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, or in a coir-peat based mix. Fertilize moderately.

Propagation by tip and stem cutting is easy.

Note: Several miniature-sized Philodendron are sold under the trade name “Pincushion” in the U.S. Consulting with a number of aroid specialists, Tankquility believes the name “Pincushion” applies to this clone.

Ease of Care: Easy

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Terrarium grown plant: Plant with good root development, minimum 5 leaves, 60mm-80mm 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.