Scientific name: Philodendron billietiae
Common name: Orange Billietiae 🌿
This variant is especially admired for its vivid orange petioles and more brightly contrasted foliage. The leaves are elongated, with wavy or pleated margins and a glossy texture. In the right light, the leaves display deep green tones with highlights, making the bright orange stems really stand out.
FLOWER DETAILS
This species produces the typical Araceae inflorescence: a spathe enclosing a spadix. The spathe is generally pale green to creamy, and the spadix is cream or light yellow. The blooms are modest and not showy, often hidden by the foliage.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light or filtered light. Avoid strong direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
💧 Water: Allow topsoil to dry slightly (top ~2–3 cm) before watering thoroughly. Don’t let the plant sit in water.
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers high humidity (around 65–85 %). Mist leaves or use humidifier if ambient humidity is low.
🪴 Soil: Use an airy, well-draining mix (peat moss, orchid bark, perlite, charcoal) to prevent waterlogging.
🏺 Potting: Repot every 1–2 years, or when root-bound. Use a pot slightly larger, with drainage holes.
🌱 Growth rate: Moderate to fast under ideal conditions. With support (moss pole, trellis) leaves can grow large.
🐾 Pet friendly: Not pet-friendly — like other Philodendrons, it is toxic if ingested.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT?
Striking contrast between vivid orange stems and deep green foliage.
Adds brightness and warmth to indoor plant displays.
Brings a tropical, bold aesthetic without overly flashy colorations.
Appreciated by collectors for its distinctive stem color, yet manageable in care.
AT ORANGE’S HOME
At Orange’s Home, we deeply care for our plants and provide the best conditions for their growth — from light and watering to nutrition and pest care. Contact us if you’d like to know more about this plant.