Philodendron hopkinsianum

🌿 Philodendron hopkinsianum — Botanical Profile

• Family: Araceae

• Genus: Philodendron

• Species: Philodendron hopkinsianum

• Origin: Likely native to Central or South America, although specific information is limited due to the rarity of the species.

🌱 Description

• Foliage: Long, narrow, leathery leaves, often arching and prominently veined. The juvenile foliage may look quite different from the mature form — a typical trait in Philodendrons.

• Growth habit: Climbing or spreading depending on the support and growing conditions.

• Growth rate: Generally slow, especially if humidity or warmth is lacking.

🌡️ Care Requirements

• Light: Bright indirect light is best. Tolerates some shade but will grow slower.

• Temperature: Prefers 18–28 °C (64–82 °F); protect from cold (< 15 °C / 59 °F).

• Humidity: High humidity is recommended (60% or more).

• Substrate: Well-draining, airy mix rich in organic matter. Ideal blend includes sphagnum moss, perlite, bark, and aroid soil.

• Watering: Water moderately, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

🧪 Special Notes

Philodendron hopkinsianum is a very rare species and sometimes mistaken for others with long, strap-like leaves such as Philodendron billietiae, Philodendron goeldii, or certain hybrids.

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