Philodendron sp. 'Peru Shingler'

Fresh cutting as seen in the photo. Each cutting is selected with the necessary stem, node, rhizome, or growth mass required for propagation.

Philodendron sp. 'Peru Shingler' is a compact shingling Philodendron prized for its bright green spade-shaped foliage, tight climbing habit, and excellent terrarium performance. Its ability to cling closely to backgrounds and hardscape makes it a favorite among vivarium builders, dart frog keepers, and miniature aroid collectors.

Mature Size: Vines can exceed 2–4+ ft (0.6–1.2+ m) when allowed to climb, though leaves typically remain compact under terrarium conditions.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Rarity: Rare ⭐⭐⭐

Plant Care

Light: Moderate to bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun.

Water: Keep the substrate or mounting surface lightly moist but never waterlogged.

Humidity: Prefers high humidity (70%+).

Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C).

Soil: Moist sphagnum moss, well-draining aroid mix, or a mounted terrarium surface such as cork, wood, Hygrolon, or EpiWeb.

Propagation

Philodendron sp. 'Peru Shingler' is readily propagated from stem cuttings containing at least one node. Place cuttings flat against moist sphagnum moss or a well-draining propagation mix until roots and new growth develop, or attach them to a humid mounted surface until established.

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