'Blizzard' - Philodendron giganteum- 2.5L / 17cm / Medium
$150.00Philodendron giganteum 'Blizzard'
Philodendron giganteum ‘Blizzard’ is a spectacular variegated giant, known for its enormous leaves marbled with silvery-white, cream and mint green patterns. Each leaf is uniquely splashed, often in broad strokes or speckles, creating a bold contrast against the naturally glossy green backdrop of its species. As the name suggests, this plant gets big—mature leaves can reach over a metre long in ideal conditions, making it a true statement piece for large indoor spaces or tropical-style rooms.
A self-heading, non-climbing species native to the Caribbean and Central America, P. giganteum has a lush, spreading growth habit that commands attention. 'Blizzard' is still rare in New Zealand and highly prized among collectors for its unstable and dramatic variegation.
Toxic if ingested.
Care Instructions
Light: Bright, indirect light is essential to maintain variegation. Can tolerate some gentle morning sun.
Water: Water when the top 3–5cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Humidity: Thrives in high humidity (60%+), but adapts to average home levels with occasional misting.
Temperature: Keep above 16°C. Protect from sudden chills or dry drafts.
Fertiliser: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or aroid-specific fertiliser.
Pruning: Trim away old or damaged leaves at the base to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Repotting: Every 1–2 years or when roots crowd the pot. Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix.
Pests: Susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites. Inspect regularly and increase airflow in warm months
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.
