Thaumatophyllum Care Sheet

Thaumatophyllum is a genus of flowering plant in the arum family. Thick and green for your indoor tropical forest and easy to care for. 


Light: Most varieties prefer part-sun to part-shade


Water: Most varieties prefer letting dry down by 10% of its soil volume **


Environment: Regular potting mix for most species **


Toxicity: Reported to be toxic


Of Note:

  • Thaumatophyllym ‘Hope’: Previously known as Philodendron bipinnatifidum 'Hope.’ A self-heading Philodendron and full of ruffled green leathery leaves. Deeply divided and wave-edged leaves attract a lot of attention.
  • Thaumatophyllum ‘Little Hope’: Previously known as Philodendron bipinnatifidum 'Little Hope.’ 'Little Hope' is a dwarf version of the self heading 'Hope" and full of ruffled green leathery leaves. Deeply divided and wave-edged leaves attract a lot of attention.
  • Thaumatophyllum 'Shangri La': Previously known as Philodendron 'Shangri La.’ It is compact and a split leaf in form. It has leathery green heart-shaped leaves with a wavy edge.
  • Thaumatophyllum ‘Lickety Split’: Previously known as Philodendron 'Lickity Split.’ Dark green leathery leaves with pronounced wavy and jagged edges make for a super jungle effect. 
  • Thaumatophyllum ‘Super Atom’: Previously known as Philodendron bipinnatifidum 'Super Atom.’ A dwarf cultivar with bright green, leathery rippled leaves. 
  • Thaumatophyllum ‘Xanadu’: Previously known as Philodendron 'Xanadu' and ‘Winterbourn.’ Growing up to 4' tall at maturity, it has long, narrow, leathery green serrated leaves. 
  • Thaumatophyllum tweedieanium: Previously known as Philodendron dubium and/or synonym Philodendron tweedieanum, grows prostrate as a creeper. Attractive heart-shaped green leaves with pronounced veining. 
  • Thaumatophyllum stenolobum: Previously referred to as Philodendron stenolobum. A fantastic self-heading plant. Leaves are long and arrow-shaped. 
    • **can use either potting mix, epiphytic potting mix or a combination of both
  • Thaumatophyllum goeldii: Also known as Thaumatophyllum spruceanum. Branches of leaves resembling a Schefflera. Nicknamed the "Finger Leaf" plant due to the long finger-like foliage.
    • ** let dry down 10–20%



*When planting in a pot without a drainage hole, help avoid over watering by estimating 25% of the container’s overall volume, with appropriate drainage materials incorporated when planting.