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Philodendron Mayoi — 12cm
Climbing Philodendron

Philodendron Mayoi

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Description

Philodendron mayoi is a captivating plant known for its unique, finger-like foliage that adds an exotic flair to any indoor space. Its deeply lobed leaves make it a standout choice for plant enthusiasts looking for something out of the ordinary. This Philodendron is not only visually striking but also relatively easy to care for, making it a great addition to any plant collection.

The lobes become more pronounced as the plant matures and climbs, and the petioles carry a subtle red blush that adds warmth to the overall look. It is a vigorous, fast-growing climber that rewards vertical support.

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How to care for Philodendron Mayoi

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 Philodendron Mayoi

Philodendron Mayoi is an easy-care houseplant. 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 13°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen Bathroom Hallway

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

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 13°C · Happy at normal room temperature

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 formulated for climbing Philodendrons: open structure with worm castings for steady nutrition and the right balance of drainage and moisture.

Growth habit

Climbing →

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 Atlantic Forest regions of Brazil, Philodendron mayoi grows as a hemiepiphyte in warm, humid understorey environments. It was described relatively recently and named after the Brazilian botanist Simon Mayo.

Genus

Philodendron →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 low-maintenance tropical plant for its "unique-shaped leaves" and "funky" appearance. Most received healthy, larger-than-expected specimens with new growth. "Perfectly packaged" delivery was consistently noted. Some mentioned dense soil requiring repotting. Minor issues included occasional leaf damage in transit and stems folded during shipping.

  • She has been very low-maintenance, so far! She is also pushing out a new leaf
  • It has fantastic shaped leaves and is a welcome addition to my collection!
  • I wasn't expecting such a big plant so was pleasantly surprised. Not a single leaf was damaged
  • 5 stars: 45 (94%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Evie Clark (United Kingdom)
12cm

I am new to collecting Philodendrons! I love jungle aesthetics, and beautiful, unique-shaped leaves, so the Mayoi was the clear choice for me! She has been very low-maintenance, so far! She is also pushing out a new leaf, too. She is larger than I expected, which is a big bonus! The soil mix she came in is very dense, so a repot is on the cards!

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Lee T.
Good shape looks great. Healthy

Good shape looks great. Healthy and great quality. Well packaged. This caught my eye so thought why not. Re potted with a moss pole and roots look great. New growth already. Love the leaf shape so hoping it keeps thriving

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Nereida O.
It stills needs to grow

It stills needs to grow more to develop her nice leafs but it’s so beautiful. Large shape and good soil quality.

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Aneta T.
Two plants in a pot,

Two plants in a pot, active new growth. I've been wanting this philo for a while, another one crossed of my wishlist list! Lovely leaf shape and red tinged petioles, definitely one of my favourite plants. Highly recommend!

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Charlotte K.
Looks perfect and is adapting

Looks perfect and is adapting well to my home, looking forward to getting this one to its full potential

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Jonathan D.
Great quality plant. Very well

Great quality plant.
Very well packaged

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Theresa D.
I ordered 2 plants which

I ordered 2 plants which were in perfect condition and carefully packaged. I will definately be ordering again. Plus I love the ability to earn points for money off!

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Lucy Wilkin

Always perfectly packaged. My philodendron mayoi not only arrived in oerfect condition but with a brand new leaf unfurling!

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Debbie T.
Well worth waiting for

This had been on my wish-list for a while because I love the leaf shape, so when I saw it on offer in the sale I snapped it up. I received a gorgeous, good sized, healthy plant that looks lovely in my room.

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Michele P.
Absolutely beautiful plants

Absolutely beautiful plants

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Emily R.
Really cool !

I absolutely love the funky shape of the leaf !

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Eli

Arrived beaitifully and safely packed and very well looked after.

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Eli

Arrived beaitifully and safely packed and very well looked after.

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Olivia H.
I love this plant ,

I love this plant , it looks great and is growing well. Delivered quickly and in perfect condition.

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Michael B.
Gorgeous

Just what I wanted!

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roberta r.
All great

All great

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Dwayne V.
Another of my favourites. I

Another of my favourites. I wasn't expecting such a big plant so was pleasantly surprised. Not a single leaf was damaged. I had ordered 2 of them and both were in perfect condition ।

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Joan W.
Lovely healthy plant no damage

Lovely healthy plant no damage wrapped up well, quick delivery.

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Margaret C.
Plant was well packed, slightly

Plant was well packed, slightly different to what I'd expected but I probably got confused after reading about all the different Philodendrons! One leaf was slightly damaged but I know they are delicate plants when young. Very pleased, it still looks very healthy.

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Pawel

Big, beautiful, healthy and in great condition!

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Pawel

Big, beautiful, healthy and in great condition!

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George G.
Very surprised how much I

Very surprised how much I loved this plant from second I opened it. 10/10

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Kate W.
Plant seems healthy and larger

Plant seems healthy and larger than I was expecting. Only down side is the plant seems to have had its main stems sort of folded in half, and lots of the leaves are pointing upside down. Gradually trying to train everything back to the right way up

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L K.
I was pleasantly surprised at

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the house plants I ordered. Thank you!

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Sarah N.
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Mark E.
Great plant, already settled and

Great plant, already settled and unravelling a new leaf.

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Tracy R.
Lovely

Beautiful healthy plant big size loads of new leaf growth. I really love this plant !

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Jane R.
The plant was in very

The plant was in very good health and carefully packaged so transit didn't damage it in any way. It is settling in nicely.

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Jenny L.
What a beautiful philodendron! It

What a beautiful philodendron! It has fantastic shaped leaves and is a welcome addition to my collection! It’s so healthy and arrived in perfect condition.

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Margarita
Fantastic

Beautiful, healthy, robust plant. The new leaf is adorable! It will be a giant plant so make sure you have enough space!

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