Philodendron Tortum in a 7 inch Handmade Vietnamese Ceramic Pot with Saucer
Philodendron tortum · Philodendron
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- Pick up any time we're openOpen 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week, at 3742 West 10th Avenue, Kitsilano. The price includes repotting it into this pot before you take it home. Pickup is always free. For delivery, add it to your cart: $35 plus GST and PST, or free on orders of $98 or more.
A philodendron that doesn't look like one, in a handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam with its saucer. The price includes repotting it into this pot before you take it home. Darrell calls it “nothing like your typical philodendrons.”
- The price includes repotting it into this 7 in (18 cm) handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, with a good soil mix, done by one of our experienced plant people before you take it home. No repotting job on your kitchen floor.
- Each leaf is cut into long, narrow segments, so the plant looks light and airy, more like a palm frond than a philodendron.
- The pot has a cream-white glaze, three raised rings at the top in a distressed grey-brown, and rows of raised dots with rusty brown tips. It has a drainage hole and a glossy cream-white saucer. Made by hand, so no two are quite the same.
- Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Keep it out of reach, and read the pet note below.
- Repotting, pot and saucer included
- Narrow, finger-like leaves
- Bright, indirect light
- Toxic to cats and dogs
Sending it as a gift?
- It arrives already planted in its handmade ceramic pot with the saucer. Nothing for them to repot.
- Enter their address in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby as the delivery address. You can place the order from anywhere. We deliver only to these five cities.
- The receipt comes to your email only, and we email you when it has been delivered.
- After you pay, we email you, not them, to confirm the delivery day. Write your gift message, and whether it is a surprise, in the notes at checkout.
- Not sure which plant suits them? Send a gift card and let them choose at our Kitsilano shop.
- Not for a home with cats or dogs that chew plants. For a home with cats or dogs, see our Money Tree.
Our shop is at 3742 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano. Pick it up any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. The price includes repotting it into this pot with a good soil mix, done by one of our experienced plant people before you take it home. Pick it up any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week, even right after you order.
What you get
- One Philodendron tortum, the exact plant in the photos.
- The handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam in the photos, 7 in (18 cm) across and 6.5 in (17 cm) tall, cream-white with three grey-brown rings at the top and rows of raised dots, with a drainage hole, and its round, glossy cream-white saucer. Both are included.
- Repotting into this pot with a good soil mix, done by one of our experienced plant people before you take it home. You pick it up at our Kitsilano store.
Size and details
| Plant | Philodendron tortum |
|---|---|
| Pot | Handmade ceramic from Vietnam, cream-white glaze, three raised rings at the top in a distressed grey-brown glaze, rows of raised dots with rusty brown tips (included) |
| Pot size | 7 in (18 cm) across, 6.5 in (17 cm) tall |
| Saucer | Separate round, plain, glossy cream-white saucer (included) |
| Drainage | Drainage hole in the pot, saucer underneath |
| Soil | Repotted into this pot with a good soil mix before you take it home (included) |
| Leaves | Cut into long, narrow segments. A few leaflet tips have turned yellow or brown |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Water | Let the top quarter of the soil dry between waterings |
| Pets | Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA) |
| Stock | Only one. The plant, pot and saucer in the photos are the ones you get |
| Pick up | 3742 West 10th Avenue, Kitsilano. Any time we're open |
About this plant
This is Philodendron tortum, a philodendron that doesn't look like one. Each leaf is cut almost to the middle into long, narrow segments, so the plant looks light and airy, more like a palm frond than the broad, glossy leaves most people picture when they hear philodendron.
Darrell, who has more than 25 years of growing behind him, calls it a “very unique strappy leaf, nothing like your typical philodendrons.” In his words, it's one of those that “were kind of rare when they first came out.”
The price includes repotting. Before you take it home, one of our experienced plant people repots it into a handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, 7 in (18 cm) across and 6.5 in (17 cm) tall, with a good soil mix. The pot is made by hand, so no two are quite the same. The pot has a cream-white glaze. Around the top are three raised rings in a distressed grey-brown glaze, and the body is covered in rows of raised dots whose tips show a rusty, terracotta brown. It has a drainage hole and comes with a separate round, plain, glossy cream-white saucer.
So here's what the $79.99 covers: the plant, the pot, the saucer, the soil and the repotting into this pot. Tax is added at checkout. This is the exact plant and pot you'll get, and we have only one.
Honestly, it's not for every home. It's toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so if you have a pet or a small child who puts leaves in their mouth, this isn't the one. It also wants a bright spot. In a dim corner it grows slowly and the stems stretch toward the light. Look closely and you'll see a few leaflet tips have turned yellow or brown. The pink sheath at the base of a leaf stalk can have brown marks too, and that's normal for a philodendron. The photos show the exact plant you'll get. Pick it up free at our Kitsilano store, or add it to your cart for delivery: $35 plus GST and PST, or free on orders of $98 or more.
Would you rather choose your own pot? We also have Philodendron tortum in its plain 6 in nursery pot. Not sure where this one should go? Ask us at the counter.
Care in a Vancouver home
Light
Bright, indirect light is best. An east window works well, or a few feet back from a south or west one. A north window is usually too dim in a Vancouver winter. In a dim corner it grows slowly and the stems stretch toward the glass. In December Vancouver gets only about eight hours of daylight, and a lot of it is grey. So in winter, move it as close to your brightest window as you can, with the leaves off the cold glass.
Water
Darrell's rule for most indoor tropical plants: “So I find 90% of tropicals, they all want to be dry the top quarter of their pot size between their watering.” Check by pushing a finger or a wooden chopstick about a quarter of the way down into the soil. Push a finger into the soil. If that top part feels dry and it's still a little moist deeper down, water now. If it feels damp right from the top, wait. Water slowly until a little water comes out of the drainage hole into the saucer, then tip out what's left in the saucer. Never leave it standing in water. Soggy soil is the quickest way to rot the roots. From November to February it will need water less often.
Support
If the stems start to lean out of the pot as it grows, that is the time for a support. Darrell's advice for philodendrons is to give them something to grow up early, “a moss pole or any kind of like a structure where they can hold on to.” In his experience, philodendrons grown upright “tend to grow bigger leaves and they look nicer.” A moss pole or a stake pushed into the pot both work. Tie the stems on loosely with soft plant ties.
Where to keep it
A normal warm room is fine. Keep it out of cold drafts, like a door that opens to the outside, and off cold window glass at night. Keep it away from heater vents too. If you have pets, a tall shelf in a room your pets stay out of is the spot we suggest.
Dry air and pests
Normal home air is fine. In winter, heating makes the air dry, and that is when spider mites like to show up. Look for fine webbing and tiny pale specks on the leaves. Also check where the leaves meet the stem for mealybugs, which look like small bits of white cotton. If you see either, show us a photo at the counter.
Feeding
Spring and summer only. Weak houseplant food about once a month is plenty. Nothing from November to February.
Older leaves
Now and then an old leaf near the bottom turns yellow and dries off. That is normal. Once it comes away easily, remove it. Many yellow leaves at once, on soil that stays wet, is different. That often points to too much water, so check the soil first.
Repotting
The price includes repotting it into this ceramic pot before you take it home, so there's nothing to repot at home now. Later on, when roots come out of the drainage hole, go up one pot size and no more. When Darrell repots any plant, he keeps to one size up: “Nothing too big right away. Just to get a good one size up.” When Darrell repots tropical plants, he uses an indoor tropical mix with some orchid bark mixed in, so it drains well.
Pets and kids
Please keep this one away from pets that chew. The ASPCA lists philodendrons (Philodendron spp.) as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalates, and chewing it can cause irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. If your pet has chewed it, call your vet right away.
A plant on a table or a low shelf is easy for a dog to reach, and cats can jump onto most tables and shelves. A tall shelf in a room your pets stay out of is the spot we suggest. Pick up any fallen leaves too. If you'd rather not take the chance, ask us at the counter about plants the ASPCA lists as non-toxic.
Not sure it suits your spot?
Send a photo of the corner you have in mind. Darrell, who has grown plants for more than 25 years, will tell you honestly if this plant will be happy there.
Goes well with
Philodendron tortum in a nursery potAnother Philodendron tortum, in a plain 6 in nursery pot, for when you'd rather choose your own pot.
Philodendron 'Caramel Pluto'Another philodendron at our shop, with deep lobed leaves that come in caramel. It likes the same bright, indirect light.
Braided money treeTakes the same bright, indirect light and the same top-quarter watering, so they can share a window. Check each pot's soil on its own before you water.
Questions people ask
What does the $79.99 include?
The plant, the handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, the cream-white saucer, the soil, and repotting it into this pot before you take it home. That's before tax. Pickup at our Kitsilano store is free. Delivery is $35 plus GST and PST, or free on orders of $98 or more.
How do I care for a Philodendron tortum?
Bright, indirect light, and water when the top quarter of the soil has dried. Water until a little comes out of the drainage hole, then tip out the saucer, and don't leave it sitting in water. Keep it away from cold drafts and heater vents, and water less from November to February.
How often should I water a Philodendron tortum in this pot?
Go by the soil, not the calendar. Let the top quarter of the soil dry, then water slowly until a little reaches the saucer, and tip out the saucer. In a Vancouver winter that is less often than in summer, because the soil dries more slowly.
Does Philodendron tortum need a moss pole?
Not right away. If the stems start to lean as it grows, that is when a moss pole or a stake helps. Darrell's advice for philodendrons is to give them support early, because grown upright they “tend to grow bigger leaves and they look nicer.” Tie the stems on loosely. A support isn't included.
Is Philodendron tortum toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. The ASPCA lists philodendrons (Philodendron spp.) as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing it can cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep it out of reach, and call your vet right away if your pet has chewed it.
Is Philodendron tortum rare?
In Darrell's words, it's one of those that “were kind of rare when they first came out.” We have only one of this plant in this pot.
Is this a variegated Philodendron tortum?
No. This is the plain green form.
How big is this Philodendron tortum?
The ceramic pot is 7 in (18 cm) across and 6.5 in (17 cm) tall. We haven't listed the plant's height here. If you need it for your spot, call or email us and we'll measure it for you.
What size pot does a Philodendron tortum need?
This one gets repotted into its 7 in pot before you take it home, so you don't need to repot it now. When roots come out of the drainage hole, go up one pot size and no more. That's how Darrell repots: “Nothing too big right away. Just to get a good one size up.”
Is this the exact plant I'll get?
Yes. This is the exact plant, pot and saucer you'll get. A few leaflet tips have turned yellow or brown, and you can see them in the photos. The pot is made by hand, so no two are quite the same, and we have only one of this set.
Do you deliver this plant?
Yes, to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. Add it to your cart (shop.dhgardencentre.com/cart) and choose delivery at checkout: $35 plus GST and PST, or free when the order is $98 or more. Pickup at our Kitsilano store is always free. After you pay, we email you to confirm the delivery day.
What if my plant doesn't do well?
Bring it back within 30 days and we'll exchange it or give you a refund.
Where can I buy a Philodendron tortum in Vancouver?
At DH Garden Centre, 3742 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano. We're open 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week, and you can pick this one up in store any time we're open.
See it before you buy
This plant is at our shop in Kitsilano right now. Come and see it, and buy it at the counter if you like it. Or order here and pick it up.
DH Garden Centre
3742 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G4
Open 7 days, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM