Philodendron gloriosum 12cm Plants GrowTropicals
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Creeping Velvet Philodendron

Philodendron gloriosum

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Description

Philodendron gloriosum is one of the most beautiful foliage plants in the aroid family. Its large, heart-shaped leaves have a deep velvety texture and are mapped with bold veins that range from white to soft pink, particularly vivid on new growth. Unlike most Philodendrons, it does not climb. Instead, it creeps along the surface with a thick rhizome that pushes forward horizontally, producing each new leaf from the growing tip. This terrestrial habit makes it distinctive in both appearance and care: it needs a wide, shallow pot rather than a tall one, and it does not require a support pole.

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How to care for Creeping Velvet Philodendron

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Creeping Velvet Philodendron

Philodendron gloriosum is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 18°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity.

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Temperature

Keep above 18°C · Likes a warm room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Monstera and Philodendron Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and well-suited as it provides good drainage and contains worm castings for steady nutrition.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Aroid →Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Philodendron gloriosum grows as a terrestrial hemiepiphyte along the forest floor rather than climbing into the canopy. Its thick, creeping rhizome roots into the leaf litter and humus of the understorey. This ground-dwelling habit is important to understand for potting: the rhizome should sit on or just above the substrate surface, not be buried.

Also known as

Philodendron gloriosum

Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this plant a crawler?

Yes. Some aroids grow along the surface rather than climbing upward. Its thick rhizome creeps horizontally, producing each new leaf from the growing tip. Use a wide, shallow pot to give it room to move forward, and keep the rhizome sitting on or just above the substrate surface rather than burying it.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Philodendron

Philodendrons are by far one of our favourite houseplants to grow. With their incredible tropical foliage and relatively low maintenance care requirements, they make excellent additions to any indoor space. These plants belong to a diverse genus with nearly...

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Rated by real customers

Customers praised this stunning plant with "beautiful leaves" and velvety texture. Most received healthy specimens "bigger than expected" in excellent packaging. "Already pushing out a new leaf" was common. One customer reported possible virus concerns. Minor shipping damage noted occasionally, but overall "thriving" plants with fast delivery.

  • This plant is perfect. The leaves are stunning and it's already given me a new leaf
  • The leaves are bigger than my head, such a beautiful pair
  • Beautiful philodendron, arrived in great condition and has been growing happily since
  • 5 stars: 70 (96%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
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Kerry R.
Stunning!

This isn’t first time delving into philodendrons and I bought a few. The leaves on this baby are so big and beautiful already and I can see where it is already thinking of giving me another leaf!
I have let the baby settle for a while then repot it into the jungle mix!

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Emma M.
Absolutely gorgeous, I bought 2

Absolutely gorgeous, I bought 2 gloriosums and the leaves are bigger than my head, such a beautiful pair

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Caitlin F.
Impressive!

What a beautiful philodendron, it arrived in great condition and has been growing happily since. The packaging was 10/10.

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Rob M.
Un-be-leaf-able! :herb::sparkles:

As always the packaging was excellent. secure, eco-friendly, and kept my green beauty perfectly intact.

The plant itself! Healthy, lush, and with leaves so velvety and vibrant, they look like they were painted by nature herself

Already thriving in my cabinet :heart:️ :seedling:

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Laura M.
Excellent

Shipped well protected, plant has no evidence of disease or pest and has just unfurled a new leaf!

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Emily C.
Plant arrived perfectly- I love

Plant arrived perfectly- I love it very much and can’t wait to see how it grows!

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Mary
Perfect philodendron

She’s so so gorgeous. Came beautifully packaged. Would recommend to anyone

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Agnieszka D.
What a stunning new leaf

What a stunning new leaf colour. I’ve been waiting for it to unfold to post a photo. Plant has arrived with minor leaf damage but given the size of leaves it’s totally understandable and overall plant looks healthy.

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Poppy A.
Very good

Very cute. I’m looking forward to watching it grow.

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Gemma

Stunning

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Gemma

Stunning

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Chloe T.
The most perfect plant

This plant is perfect. The leaves are stunning and it’s already given me a new leaf

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Nicola W.
Beautiful plant- size bigger than

Beautiful plant- size bigger than expected- really healthy

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Kevin R.
Great plants

Great plants

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Miss Y.
Perfect

Plants arrived well packaged, and in excellent condition.

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Katherine D.
Glorious

Once again grow tropicals has delivered. Beautiful plant baby. Looking forward to watching this beaut grow

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Alina J.
Good choice

Arrived in good condition. I hope this plant will be happy in my care. Already pushing out a new leaf which I hope will be bigger than the last.

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neil p.
Too cute!

Looking forward to seeing this baby grow :green_heart:

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Paige G.
No issues

Plant arrived healthy and very secure. Happy with my purchase

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Dominika
perfect little healthy plant

I love it, can't wait to see it grow.

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Tia

Love love came in good condition a little bit of damage eg browing leafs and a couple holes but nothing that cant be fixed super fast delivery and super happy with my plant!

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Tia

Love love came in good condition a little bit of damage eg browing leafs and a couple holes but nothing that cant be fixed super fast delivery and super happy with my plant!

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Hennie S.
Philodendron Gloriosum

My little baby plant arrived really well packaged safe and sound. Already thriving a few days later after a good misting. I can't wait to watch the growth!

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Audrey S.
It’s a gorgeous philodendron and

It’s a gorgeous philodendron and I can’t wait to take care of it and see it grow!

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Lauren O.
Excellent Experience

Great experience from start to finish
Speedy delivery
All plants arrived in excellent condition
Great value for money
Varied choice of plants to choose from
All plants received in good shape/size/pest free/thriving
Will most definitely place another order
Very happy customer

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Louis Moret
Plant was slightly smaller than

Plant was slightly smaller than photo but plant was amazing

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Emily R.
Baby plant

A cute little baby plant that looks so cool!

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Kaye J.
Lovely plant in great condition

Arrived packaged in the same careful manner as Grow Tropicals plants always do, so was completely undamaged and unfazed by transport.
It's a lovely little plant right now and I look forward to seeing it grow.

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Claire

Beautiful little plant and is currently on a huge growth spurt. Grow Tropicals is an excellent supplier of wuality plants. Id highly recommend them and will purchase from them again.

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Claire

Beautiful little plant and is currently on a huge growth spurt. Grow Tropicals is an excellent supplier of wuality plants. Id highly recommend them and will purchase from them again.

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