Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Philodendron x joepii
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Philodendron x joepii
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Climbing hemiepiphytic herbaceous perennial.
Support
recommended
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 250 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Natural hybrid of Philodendron bipennifolium × Philodendron pedatum; native to French Guiana
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Philodendron × joepii
Long three-lobed leaves give Philodendron × joepii a narrow, stretched outline, with a central lobe extending well beyond the side lobes. The dark green leaves have a weakly glossy to semi-glossy surface, and the long lobes become more defined as the plant matures.
This accepted natural hybrid from French Guiana has Philodendron bipennifolium and Philodendron pedatum as its parent species. Indoors, the vine needs room around each new leaf so the long lobes can open without bending into nearby foliage.
Leaf structure of Philodendron × joepii
- Hybrid status: Accepted natural hybrid with Philodendron bipennifolium × Philodendron pedatum parentage.
- Leaf shape: Long three-lobed blades with a narrow central lobe and side lobes.
- Leaf colour: Dark green foliage with a weakly glossy to semi-glossy surface.
- Growth habit: Climbing vine with nodes and aerial-root growth along the stem.
- Indoor growth: A vertical support gives the long lobes room and keeps the vine manageable.
Growth behaviour of Philodendron × joepii
Philodendron × joepii grows from an elongating stem, so it needs space around each new leaf. A pole or plank gives the vine a clear path upward and reduces twisting or mechanical damage to the narrow lobes.
Young plants may not show the full mature leaf shape immediately. The long central lobe and side lobes become more defined when bright filtered light keeps internodes shorter and support holds the climbing stem upright.
Care for Philodendron × joepii
- Light: Bright filtered light keeps internodes shorter and helps narrow lobes develop with less distortion.
- Water: Water when the upper substrate has started to dry; wet roots can cause yellowing and stalled growth.
- Humidity: Stable humidity helps narrow lobed leaves unfurl without distortion.
- Substrate: A chunky aroid mix keeps oxygen around the roots and reduces rot risk.
- Support: A pole, plank, or similar structure keeps the climbing vine upright as leaves lengthen.
- Temperature: Warm indoor temperatures protect new growth from deformation and root stress.
Common issues with Philodendron × joepii
- Misshapen leaves: Weak light, low humidity, or cramped growth can deform the narrow lobes.
- Leaf damage: The long lobes can bend or tear if new growth opens into nearby leaves or a hard surface.
- Root stress: Heavy wet substrate can cause yellowing, soft growth, and slow recovery after watering.
- Pests: Thrips and spider mites can damage tender new leaves before the lobes fully expand.
Botanical background of Philodendron × joepii
Philodendron × joepii was described by Thomas B. Croat in 2022. It was named for Joep Moonen, who discovered the original plant in French Guiana.
Safety note for Philodendron × joepii
This Philodendron contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep it away from pets and children who may chew the leaves or stems.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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