Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons)

Botanical name: Philodendron speciosum

Common name: King of Philodendrons

Family: Araceae

Origin: Brazil

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Philodendron speciosum is native to the jungles of a small part part of N. W. Brazil and adjacent Bolivian lowlands. It vies with P. bipinnatiffidum as producing the largest (and showiest) leaves of all the many Philodendron species... even larger that P. giganteum! The massive, almost Alocasia-like, but thick textured leaves, similar to P. giganteum, develop distinctly scalloped wavy edges and grow from an upright "trunk", almost like a palm, complete with basal prop roots. They become one of the most striking tropical plant statements imaginable! Calling P. speciosum the "King of Philodendrons" would be very reasonable.

Similar plants: Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons)

• Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
• Philodendron ''Burle Marx'' (Burle Marx Philodendron)
• Philodendron bipinnatifidum (Cut-leaf Philodendron)
• Philodendron campii ''Lynette'' (Philodendron 'Lynette')
• Philodendron cordatum (Heart Leaf Philodendron)
• Philodendron erubescens (Blushing Philodendron)
• Philodendron gloriosum (Glorious Jungle Philodendron )
• Philodendron goeldii (Philodendron)
• Philodendron pedatum (Oak Leaf Philodendron)
• Philodendron pinnatifidum (Philodendron)