Philodendron gloriosum aka Leri

Philodendron gloriosum belongs to the Araceae family. It is a tropical plant that lives for many years. It comes from Colombia and grows in a wet tropical climate. Garden sources call it satin leaf or glorious philodendron. Both names mean the same species, not distinct garden forms. Kew lists the plant as a climber. The Chicago Botanic Garden says more about how it grows. It states that the plant creeps along the ground. This gives a clearer view than the broad term climber alone.

The garden account puts the leaves first among its features. They are large and deep green, with a soft, velvet-like feel. Bold silver-white veins stand out on each dark leaf blade. This mix of light and dark gives each leaf a clear pattern. Leaves can grow to 1 foot (0.30 metres) long. That size means leaf length, not the plant's full height. The sources give no height or spread for a full-grown plant. Chicago also calls its shape upright. Its account thus notes both upright form and growth along the ground.

Chicago gives white as the bloom colour. Its species account lists no bloom months or season. It gives no facts about the fruit or seeds. The RHS page describes the genus as a whole. This does not show how this species' flowers are formed. The clearest facts for this species cover its leaves and growth. The account describes dark leaves with pale veins and a velvet-like feel. It presents the species as a plant grown for leaves in shade.

Chicago calls for full shade and says low light suits it. It also calls this species easy to grow. The care record says it needs a moderate amount of water. Its wet tropical home gives some context for this need. It does not give a precise plan for when to water. Chicago lists its hardiness as USDA zones 10–11. The sources give no UK hardiness rating. Nor do they state a soil mix or soil pH.

The garden value in these accounts lies in large, patterned leaves. Shade suits this plant, with no direct sun. The species accounts do not discuss pests or diseases. They give no facts for this species about parts to eat. Nor do they give facts about its use as medicine or whether it is toxic.