{"product_id":"philodendron-squamiferum-starter","title":"Philodendron Squamiferum — Starter","description":"\u003cp style=\"color:#2f5233;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ The Plantry Plant Co. ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Look past the leaf and go straight to the stem — that's where the squamiferum keeps its charm. Every petiole comes wrapped in soft red bristles, like it borrowed a sweater from something furrier. This one's a young start, still finding its shape, but that fuzzy red stem is already unmistakable.\" — Mr. Phileas Plant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilodendron squamiferum is a climbing aroid from Costa Rica and Panama, named for the dense, hair-like red bristles (the \"squamae\") that cover its petioles — a trait no other common philodendron shares. Mature leaves eventually develop three deep lobes, but young plants like this one carry simple, glossy heart-shaped foliage while they establish; the trademark fuzzy red stem shows up early and only gets more dramatic with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a young rooted start, freshly potted in Fluval Stratum with established leaves and new growth already extending along that signature bristled stem. Give it something to climb as it grows and it will reward you with larger, more deeply lobed leaves. Care is easygoing — she tolerates a missed watering without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect.\u003cbr\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the top 1–2\" of substrate is dry.\u003cbr\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to average; lusher with extra.\u003cbr\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships established in Fluval Stratum.\u003cbr\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing — give it support as it matures.\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly toxic if ingested. Keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young Philodendron squamiferum starter, rooted and potted in a clear cup of Fluval Stratum, with its bristled red stem already showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin-top:24px;font-style:italic\"\u003eQuestions about this plant? We love talking plants — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#3a9d6f\"\u003ereach out anytime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Plantry Plant Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521558540353,"sku":"TPC-PLT-PHI-027","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/5497\/3505\/files\/tpc-plt-phi-027.jpg?v=1792765765","url":"https:\/\/plantryplantco.com\/products\/philodendron-squamiferum-starter","provider":"The Plantry Plant Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}