Philodendron gloriosum 'White Vein' - 1L / 14cm / Small
$25.00Philodendron Gloriosum ‘White Vein’ – A Striking Creeping Beauty
If you love the velvety elegance of the classic Philodendron Gloriosum, the ‘White Vein’ variety takes it up a notch. With more pronounced, crisp white veins against its deep green, heart-shaped leaves, this slow-growing creeper brings a refined and dramatic touch to any collection. Unlike climbing Philodendrons, Gloriosum ‘White Vein’ is a terrestrial plant, meaning it grows horizontally along the soil rather than vining upwards. This makes it a unique and rare specimen, perfect for those looking to add something truly special to their indoor jungle.
Origin: A naturally occurring variant of Philodendron Gloriosum, native to Colombia’s tropical rainforests, selected for its striking white venation.
Growth Habit & Size: A slow-growing terrestrial creeper that spreads horizontally rather than climbing. Leaves can reach 40-60 cm indoors, with mature specimens developing larger, more defined veins over time.
Shape & Spread: Broad, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and bold, bright white veins. Its creeping rhizome requires space to spread, making a wide, shallow pot ideal.
Room Placement: Thrives in bright, indirect light, making it ideal for north-facing or east-facing rooms in the southern hemisphere. Perfect for low, wide planters in living rooms, bedrooms, or offices, where its dramatic foliage can be displayed properly.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to advanced – Requires high humidity, well-draining soil, and a patient grower due to its slow-growing nature. Consistent moisture is key, but overwatering must be avoided.
🔎 Rarity Check: Rare in New Zealand – Less commonly found than standard Gloriosum, primarily available through specialty plant retailers and collectors.
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested; contains calcium oxalate crystals.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
