Description
This is the numbered and rooted plant that you are buying.
This plant does not ship to AZ, CA, or LA due to agricultural regulations.
Shipping Schedule: Orders are typically shipped on Mondays to minimize transit time and help ensure healthy plant delivery. Orders placed after the Monday 8:00 AM shipping cutoff may be held until the following Monday.
Cold Weather Notice: Tropical plants do not tolerate temperatures below 45 °F.
If temperatures in your area are expected to drop below 45 °F, please purchase our Heat Pack – Shipping Insurance to protect your order during transit.
This optional add-on helps ensure your plant arrives healthy and safe through colder months.
Philodendron atabapoense is a rare and elegant climbing species known for its long, narrow leaves and striking color contrast. The foliage features deep green upper surfaces with rich burgundy to reddish undersides, giving the plant a refined and dramatic appearance.
As it matures and climbs, the leaves become longer and more elongated, creating a flowing, architectural look. When grown on a moss pole or totem, it develops larger foliage and a stronger vertical presence.
Native to regions along the Atabapo River in South America, this species thrives in warm, humid environments and is highly prized by collectors for its sleek form and contrasting coloration.
Basic Care
Light: Bright, indirect light preferred; avoid harsh direct sun.
Water: Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings while keeping soil evenly moist.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (60–80 %).
Temperature: Ideal 65–85 °F; protect from cold drafts.
Fertilizer: Feed every 2–4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Difficulty: Moderate — thrives with humidity and climbing support.
Phonetic: fil-oh-DEN-dron ah-tab-ah-po-EN-see
Leaf Stork specializes in rare tropical plants and collector aroids — Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, Syngonium, and Alocasia.
From our greenhouse to your doorstep, each plant is nurtured with care and shipped to ensure a healthy, secure arrival.
