Philodendron mexicanum

Philodendron mexicanum as the name suggests, comes from Mexico where it was discovered in a humid rain forest by botanist Heinrich Gustav Adolf Engler in 1887. Philodendron mexicanum is also found in neighbouring countries such as Guatemala.

Philodendron mexicanum likes water but be careful not to give it too much and make sure drainage is good. An ideal potting compound consists of peat and perlite mixed with orchid bark to which the roots can attach themselves.