20 Different Philodendron Types to Complete Your Indoor Garden

With hole-filled leaves that resemble slices of Swiss cheese, this houseplant is one of the most low light friendly philodendron types and can thrive even in spaces with north-facing windows.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Medium to low indirect light

Known for its heart-shaped leaves, this philodendron grows best when left alone—except for its monthly fertilizer feedings.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Bright indirect light

Identified by the varying green stripes on its leaves, the Birkin is a unique hybrid that can’t be found in the wild. It grows slowly but steadily when you care for it properly.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun

Arguably the most recognizable of all philodendron types, the Brazil variety grows long, luscious vines, so hang yours up high where they can unfurl.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Low light

Known for its silver splotches, this plant is a vining philodendron native to Indonesia. It’s lovingly low maintenance—just be sure to offer it ample humidity by using a mister or humidifier.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Low light

With speckled leaves that make it easy to recognize, the Pink Princess grows tall and will need a support pole to keep it strong.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Bright indirect light

This plant grows easily and quickly with little care or maintenance, meaning it’s perfect to fill that empty corner in your living room.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Medium indirect light

This philodendron has long leaves with variegated horizontal stripes. It’s a compact climber, so place yours in a small area or nestle it among other houseplants.

Care Level: Medium

Light requirements: Bright indirect light

Houseplant collectors, you’re going to want this rare philodendron. Its big marbled leaves can be white, pink, green, or even bronze, reminiscent of fall foliage.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Bright indirect light

Nearly black, this plant’s rich, glossy leaves are beloved for their intense coloring. Unlike other philodendron types, it doesn’t climb or sprawl like a vine. It’s a self-heading, or arborescent, philodendron, which means it fans out more like a tree.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Medium indirect

This cheerful hybrid variety gets its name from the shades of green, red, orange, and cream that adorn its leaves.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Medium to bright indirect light

Also called the Florida Beauty, this variety sprouts leaves that mimic the southern state’s iconic shape.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Bright to medium indirect light

A classic rainforest variety, this plant loves to climb as it grows, so provide it with vertical support as early as you can.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Medium to bright indirect light, though it can tolerate low indirect light

Perfect for beginners, the Philodendron Selloum is a big plant that makes a statement. It’s ideal for a bookshelf or corner where it has room to spread out.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Medium indirect light

Named for its leaves that split at the edges, this type of philodendron is drought tolerant and needs watering only every few weeks.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Low to medium indirect light

Similar to the Imperial Green but with burgundy coloring rather than emerald, this variety is for beginners who want to start expanding their comfort zone. It’s adaptable and very forgiving.

Care Level: Easy

Light Requirements: Low light

A rare philodendron, this plant has long, slender stems with smaller groupings of leaves. It likes to grow in moist sphagnum moss or a peat-based soil.

Care Level: Medium

Light Requirements: Medium indirect light