Philodendron Painted Lady (Painted Lady Philodendron)
Painted Lady Philodendron stands out with its bright chartreuse leaves splashed with speckles of green and warm pinkish-red petioles. It brings a vibrant, artistic feel to any indoor or shaded outdoor space while remaining incredibly easy to grow.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Painted Lady Philodendron
✔ Bright, speckled foliage - Yellow-green leaves with unique mottling create a bold, colourful display.
✔ Pink-red petioles - Adds warm contrast and enhances the plant’s painted look.
✔ Excellent climber - Produces larger, more dramatic leaves when grown up a pole.
✔ Great indoor performer - Thrives in bright, indirect light and suits modern décor.
✔ Low-maintenance plant - Easy for beginners yet striking enough for collectors.
🏡 How to Use Painted Lady Philodendron in Your Garden
✅ Indoor feature plant - Perfect for brightening lounges, offices, and bedrooms.
✅ Climbing display - Train up a moss pole to encourage bigger, more colourful foliage.
✅ Shaded tropical beds - Adds a vibrant pop of colour beneath larger canopy plants.
✅ Collector’s display - Pairs beautifully with other variegated or brightly coloured philodendrons.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: When planting outdoors or grouping in a large indoor planter, space 40 to 60cm apart for a lush, layered look. Adding more plants creates a fuller, more dramatic tropical effect.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Painted Lady Philodendron
How big does Painted Lady grow?
It typically reaches 1 to 1.5 metres when supported, with leaves increasing in size as it climbs.
Does it need bright light to stay colourful?
Yes, bright indirect light keeps the variegation strong and the foliage vibrant.
Is Painted Lady easy to grow indoors?
Absolutely, it thrives indoors with simple, consistent care.
Does it climb or stay compact?
It is a climbing philodendron and grows best with a pole or support.
Is it suitable for outdoor planting?
Yes, it performs beautifully in shaded or filtered-light tropical gardens.
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