Haven’s One of One = You will receive the exact plant pictured.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Philodendron sp. (NOID; possibly Philodendron melinonii)
Common/Trade Name: Philodendron NOID / Possible Philodendron Melinonii
Botanical Family: Araceae
Pot: 1-gallon nursery pot
Current Size: Approx. 20 inches H × 28 inches W, measured with the pot
Time Growing: Over 12 months
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Growth Habit: Upright, self-heading or rosulate tropical aroid
Pet Safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Best kept away.

About This Plant

This is an unidentified Philodendron that closely resembles Philodendron melinonii, but the identification has not been confirmed. Rather than assign a species name based only on appearance, I’m listing it as NOID with P. melinonii noted as the most likely possibility.

True Philodendron melinonii is an accepted species in the Araceae family native to northern South America, including Venezuela, the Guianas and northern Brazil. It naturally grows as an epiphyte in wet tropical forests and develops a compact, rosulate habit with substantial petioles and broad foliage.

This exact plant has been growing in my care for over 12 months and has developed into a large, established specimen with an approximately 28-inch spread.

Why You’ll Love It

• Large, bold tropical foliage
• Established in my care for over 12 months
• Approx. 28-inch spread
• Full, substantial growth already
• Unusual Philodendron for collectors who don’t mind a NOID
• The exact plant pictured is the plant you will receive

How to Keep It Happy

Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light is ideal. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch Philodendron foliage.

Water: Water when the upper portion of the potting medium begins to dry. Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain rather than keeping the roots continuously wet.

Soil: Use a chunky, airy, well-draining aroid mix that still retains some moisture.

Humidity: Moderate to higher humidity is ideal, though many Philodendrons adapt to average household humidity.

Temperature: Approximately 65–85°F is a good range. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature drops. NC State gives the same general guidance for Philodendron: bright indirect light, moist but well-drained soil, warm temperatures and higher humidity when possible.

Current Growing Conditions

Environment: Grown in indoor and outdoor greenhouse spaces and moved seasonally
Humidity: Approximately 60–75%
Current Light: Indirect sunlight
Current Potting Medium: Happy Houseplant Haven’s Chunky Aroid Mix

This plant may need 7–14 days to acclimate to the light, temperature and humidity in its new home. Some temporary slowing of growth, leaf repositioning or dropping of an older leaf may occur during the adjustment period.

Because it currently receives indirect greenhouse light, introduce substantially brighter light or direct morning sun gradually.

Important Plant Note

This plant is sold as NOID, meaning its exact species or cultivar identity has not been confirmed.

It strongly resembles Philodendron melinonii, but that identification should be treated as tentative unless diagnostic features or documented provenance confirm it. The NOID designation is intentional so the listing stays accurate and transparent.

Live plants naturally change over time and may have minor cosmetic imperfections, older leaf damage or natural markings.

Please review all photos carefully because this is a Haven’s One of One plant—the plant pictured is the exact plant you will receive.