Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ – The Shape-Shifting Spectre of the Jungle
Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ is one of the most hauntingly beautiful plants you’ll ever own. With its distinctive lobed leaves and ever-changing colours, it looks like something conjured up in a tropical fever dream.
New growth emerges in an eerie ghost-white or minty pale green, gradually darkening to rich green as the leaf matures — meaning your plant is never the same from one week to the next. Pair that colour shift with its iconic multi-lobed foliage, and you’ve got a rare hybrid that’s as weird as it is wonderful.
Why This Plant Is a Must-Have:
Colour-changing leaves – White to mint to green… like botanical mood rings
Distinctive lobed shape – Sculptural and instantly recognisable
Rare and highly collectible – A favourite among serious aroid heads
Climber with drama – Perfect for moss poles or feature corners
Thrives in bright, indirect light with a chunky, airy mix
To keep those ghostly tones as pale as possible, give it bright filtered light — the more light, the whiter the new leaves. Avoid low-light conditions if you want to keep the spooky magic going.
Extremely limited stock – Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ is a tropical poltergeist with a cult following. Add one to your collection and haunt your shelf with plant perfection. 👻
Philodendron Florida Ghost - 19cm/75-85cm
The following aroid mix I would like to share with you is working well for my Philodendron:
- Potting Soil (30%)
- Orchid Bark (30%)
- Perlite (30%)
- Charcoal (5%)
- Worm Castings (5%)
Water thoroughly when watering to mimic tropical jungle conditions. It is best practice to keep the soil humid but never soggy.
