Philodendron Paraiso Verde care and propagation

This species never cease to amaze me by its beauty, ease of growth, and speed of propagation. In this video I show you the care (bottomline: I needs a lot of light for the variegations to come through) and propagation (with updates of course!). I also share a bit about extrafloral nectaries and why some of our aroids produce them. This is a very long propagation video because process of air layering is so complicated. But I share so much knowledge that will increase your propagation success rate! Stick around to see a very satisfying update!
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So much REAL KNOWLEDGE in one video! 99% plant people just show cutting or whatever thye are doing and never explain why. I guess its because thye just copy what others were doing without even knowing why. Subbed for life.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you, welcome to the channel 🙌🏽 I’m just sharing my findings that I wish someone shared with me before 😀

[@torquess454]

“Misting really tickles my pickles” 😂😂😂 Me too brother! Me too! ❤❤😂😂 This is what I’m afraid of about using moss poles, the roots getting so tangled in and immovable from the pole. I need to get over it, or just stick to stakes or wood boards I’m grateful you filmed the whole process, even that you sped it up, really gives a good idea to what to expect Omgosh you live in such a stunning part of the world!! I wanna see Indonesia so bad! And Thailand! And Australia! Lol

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@allengibson3163]

I admit I’m not usually impressed by the whole philodendron craze that’s happening, but this is a totally gorgeous variety!!! Wow!

[@gs.v8365]

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[@FearLess_SunKissedCaramel]

I just found a Philodendron Paraiso Verde and she’s pretty tall and pretty but she has very low variegation. I assume she wasn’t getting all the lighting she needs. When I heard you talking about this at 2:28 I thought about the ride home I kept looking at those light brown spots at one moment I started to try to scratch it off thinking it was baby scales or something lol I am going to propagate her so she can push out more variegated leaves and I will have another plant. Thank you

[@onlyplants]

I actually saw a variegated paraiso verde 2 weeks ago! It blew my mind. I thought the paraiso verde was already variegated but apparently its not.

[@AngelicArtt]

I watched this video before I bought my paraiso verde... yours is sssoo stinking BEAUTIFUL. I cannot wait for mine to get to this level. Also I love all your videos, you've got a great personality, you're entertaining and informative. And your plants are GORGEOUS.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. They really respond well to light. Some morning or evening direct light is necessary to maintain variegation. Good luckk 😀

[@aloyer7488]

Aloha from Maui, Thank you for shearing. I’ve just ordered a small young Variegated Paraiso Verde, from Florida. It’s New Years & winter season, but still nice in Maui. I learned quite from your video, so I appreciate & grateful. Mahalo!!!!!!

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thank you. The variegated paraiso is very rare and expensive

[@mariacapo2618]

You are our Favorite Professor !!!!!!....your knowledge is greatly appreciated. Your the best thing that has ever happened to all of us International “PlantParents “ especially in this horrible pandemic. May many many “ Blessings “ always come your way always. Sean , God Bless You 🙏🏻🌬

[@onlyplants]

Whoaa thank you so much Maria!

[@chololangomez7326]

Paraiso Verde is one of my wishlist, ur very lucky.

[@onlyplants]

😀 the prices have come down drastically hope you can find one soon.

[@ikillprettythingz7947]

Instead of SPF I'm wearing a winter coat and watching LOL I love your exaggerated plant 😍🌱💋

[@cadavercakes]

I adore your videos. Your personality really cheers me up! Especially when you call yourself greedy lol because I am too.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰

[@keystonegundogs9565]

This was an awesome video! Lots of great plants and information. I just ordered a philo paraiso this morning which prompted me to search for a video on growing this plant! Can't wait for my plant to arrive! Thank you for an awesome video!

[@mike1968442]

After a crazy day, I turn on your channel to relax! Such beautiful plants.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🥰

[@wordsfromtheheart5569]

Paraiso Verde is one of the most beautiful philodendron

[@MrOkay78]

that "hello" at 23:40 is gold. sounds like Mr. Bean so much hahaha!! I love the way Sean says "hello" to baby leaves when he sees them hahaha

[@jaskaur5127]

Such a beautiful plant. Thank you for the video . Love that you always update us on the progress.

[@kelliebates7643]

Thanks for explaining things so well

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️ you’re most welcome

[@yuntingtan5855]

You’re like a gynaecologist with the last cutting ! Hahaha!! My PV has variegation even though I can only give bright to medium indirect light~ it gave me 2 green leaves when I got it then the current ones are light with dark green spots! Thanks for the propagation tip and to “expose one end of the cutting “ !! Never knew that , shall try!!!

[@firecracker8071]

I really love and appreciate all of your knowledge that you share with us

[@Fire-Queen]

*Plamtp0rn* Came for the gorgeous plant, stayed and didn't fast forward for the knowledge! I love how you've shown the dominance and explained all info that goes along with that. ❤️🍀👍 Thank you!

[@yolandacamillo4957]

Good for you, i dream on having that plants, watching from the Philippines

[@htetnaungkyawbobo6487]

I got this one today and I was so shocked to see the spots on the stems.. thank you for this video

[@onlyplants]

Yeahh dont worry about the spots they are not bad for the plant 😀

[@akaong]

I couldnt resist the plant after watching your video. OMGGG I bought it 🤣 Very informative regardless.. I am always learning from your videos

[@angiecalahan4779]

Great to know about the spots.. I was so sad lol I thought my plant had a bacterial infection 😭

[@astapauliuke6663]

I am really like your video, how nice and with love you talk about plants. Very informative. Thank you for sharing

[@florencegabawan8439]

One of the wonderful plants now. Great imparting of knowledge to all plantitos and plantitas.

[@jhaysandiego4811]

I love paraiso verde thank you sir shawn for the caretips always watching your vlogs

[@yzaraine]

Whoah. That is a gorgeous paraiso verde!

[@nerinareyes]

Loving all the content you’re sharing with us. Really relevant to us here in the PH with our similar climates. Avid viewer here! Keep up the good work, Sean!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu

[@concesabalaoing9949]

thank for the video sir ..I learn a lot from you..God bless

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sabbyn.1815]

Just came across your video as my plant just broke off. Had to repot all so thankful that your video helped 😅

[@onlyplants]

Oh yes I have so many of them around the garden now. They are fast growers

[@cherylyeo25]

beauty beyond my dream list ... just obsessed with aglaonema pictum & tricolour right now. this is such a pretty sexy PLANT! loving your captions!

[@wanderer4834]

Hey, Sean! Are you alright, with the earthquake and the volcano eruption? Wishing you all the best! And thank you so much for everything that you do for us, plant lovers from all over the world!

[@onlyplants]

Hello thank you so much Im ok. Thats on a different island/continent entirely. Not a good year for Indonesia

[@sofiasudarma5605]

Thanks Sean, learnt a lot from you, wish me luck on my next attempt at propagation 🍀

[@onlyplants]

Good luckkk 🤓

[@lisawagner6076]

Beautiful plants! This one is on my wishlist

[@tracylowe9570]

Tickles my pickles 😂🤣 you crack me up! Love your videos! Thank you!

[@DeniceAlvarez-oe5xv]

New viewer! You kept my attention so easily. All the information you e shared was awesome and so useful. So easy to follow your instructions. Thank you for sharing!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 😀🙌🏽

[@juanitagordon5064]

Thank you for showing how to disconnect plant roots from a moss polt

[@ElizabethPlantitaVlog]

Wow nice plants

[@coyotedreams3902]

Thank you for this! I appreciate your video presence and you make it easy to share your enthusiasm. I recently got a Paraiso that has partially reverted and am curious what to do to get it to come back. Any feedback is welcome!! Thanks again!

[@onlyplants]

Warm temperature and bright light will encourage new leaves to variegate. Also when you fertilize use a balanced NPK ratio instead of something with high Nitrogen, because nitrogen promotes chlorophyll, the green in the leaves.

[@coyotedreams3902]

@@onlyplants I'll try this. Thank you!

[@divinevanbritsom734]

Wow .. its so amazing to see all your plants relaxing watching you Im from holland

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😛

[@sc713]

Trying to create a great potting mix and environment for my 1 leaf paraiso verde and it leads me here... so envy yours!!!! Whew!!!

[@hishnu5785]

My dream plant😍 I love it❤️

[@kwangkino]

Omg I just watched the video that you break the previous pot. It’s growing so fast !

[@PictureMaria1]

WHOAAAAAAA!!! Your verde is so striking!!! Thanks for sharing...it is good to see that it can keep its variegation even if you give it bright light. Everything I have heard speaks against it. I actually had a plant that with a leaf that had reverted to a solid green when it was in bright light and I assumed it was because of the lighting. Do you know if it throws of solid green leaves, if it is able to grow variegated leaves again? You did a fabulous job and it’s awesome to see that they all are growing so aggressively. Thanks for sharing I learned a lot from this video.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. I have a feeling that if the stem is variegated a reverted leaf and produce variegation in the next leaf. I have a video 2 weeks from now specifically addressing light levels and variegated monsteras. (With visuals and proof) I have a feeling some of the answer you are seeking is there.

[@manuelmosne308]

I'm amazed by the paraiso verde and the way you discussed everything that you even made an update about your propahgation. I am hoping to see you feature the Var. Billietiae I saw behind the propagated paraiso verde :)

[@onlyplants]

I will be doing a care and propagation video when its big enough! 😀

[@jhennsoasis]

I wish I can buy your propagations. I am from the Philippines and I love your plant collections. I learned a lot from your videos. 💚

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌

[@soniadiaz3211]

Hello, Sean Love your knowledge and your videos from Lorain Ohio

[@onlyplants]

Thank you so much 💖 hope ya’ll doing alright in Ohio.

[@cmeilani]

Your Paraiso Verde is looking so preeeeetyyy!!! Gorgeous plant!!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🤓

[@d.f.7791]

So beautyful😄🌱🌿🍀

[@bren_b]

That is so beautiful and you have a lot of beautiful plants. God bless

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@bren_b]

@@onlyplants ☺️

[@jampintos2219]

❤️❤️❤️😍Wow my one of my Wishlist plant.

[@elum9944]

Thanks for the video 😍 now I know what went wrong with my propagation 😅

[@LIfeisFABVLOVS]

beautiful variety

[@karscanlas3641]

Thank you, Very detailed vid

[@plantitajoy3811]

one of my wishlist varieties of philodendron..

[@kimmy6304]

gorgeous plant, amazingly gr8 work propagating! Also, your house is the absolute dream, lemme move in pls 😭😍💕

[@rosalinetendenilla3120]

I’ve learned a lot from your propagation of paraiso verde. Thank you much, from a botanist like you! 👏👏👏

[@onlyplants]

😀

[@francisallarey7409]

Greetings from d Philippines sir... Amazing plants of yours...

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️

[@sugengtanaman]

For ornamental plant lovers in 2021, love it

[@ricardomartins8069]

Nice video! I'm from Brazil and a have noticed that atabapoense has a really slow growth rate compared to the paraiso verde.

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaaa Brazil! You guys have the coolest plants. Yes the paraiso verde is such a fast grower!

[@Gobbledi_Gook]

Hey Sean, do you know anything about pollinating or hybridizing aroids and if so would you be willing to do a video covering it? It's super difficult to find good information online, especially for Alocasia and Philodendrons. Love your vids!

[@onlyplants]

Hello this is something I want to explore this or next year. 😀

[@terracottaplantas2352]

Woow! So beautiful 😻 philodendrons are my favorite plants but here in Tennessee are so expensive.

[@onlyplants]

Ooooo there must be some affordable varieties. The common ones are cool too!

[@terracottaplantas2352]

@@onlyplants It's true, I actually have like 12 and they are not that expensive. but you know, plant lovers want the most exotic and unique😂

[@DonaHarahap]

Beautiful phillo

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌

[@yanekartika4803]

Amazing paraiso verde..😍. This is one of my top wish list. You do have a magical hand getting new leaf in such short time... I don't know why sometimes my cutting didn't give me perfect leaf (the leaf form change) do you know why?

[@onlyplants]

Maybe it revert to a juvenile form. Do give it time and proper care and it should get to a normal shape

[@robertoleonardi6313]

All my ones went plain green so don't know what i can do the main plant is in a south facing window now so fingers crossed. Great video as usual especially the progress report is nice to see how things develop.

[@onlyplants]

Try propagating it and then stick them in a bit of direct sunlight.

[@robertoleonardi6313]

@@onlyplants Thank you i will try that

[@foliagesunrise]

Happy New year Sean❤️🇲🇾.. Thanks for another interesting vid❤️🙏

[@onlyplants]

You’re welcome. Stay safe and sending much love 💖

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Lovely hope to have such lovely plants someday. But what i buy i do well with 98 precent. Ones i lose i learn from

[@MammilariaElongata]

Maravilhosos filodrendos

[@sc713]

I wish I could have known this video a long time ago... could have bought from you haha

[@emanuelebignone7044]

Great videos my friend. You should have x10 more the subscribers.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌😌❤️

[@wendyanndarling]

I wasn't subscribed to your channel and I just don't know why! I am now tho 🥰

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank youu

[@nachig4754]

Thank you Sean for sharing, you should consider to open a plant business out of your home, too bad I m far away ...lol

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. Im looking for a retail space or nursery now... not easy!

[@oscarsmith8241]

Amazing an beautifull plant here in panama lts a lot expensive for about 20 dollars to a svery small plant it,'s not comon its tru that is soo expensive congatulatulation foe exelent channel hellow from Panamá

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 😀

[@MaymayCapindo-mg2rg]

Wooww it's so very beautiful

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️

[@alityudiantara1317]

Plz send it to Bali,it's gorgeous

[@pandesurf]

Oh so that’s the reason why people use sphag moss poles instead of coco coir. Thank you!

[@onlyplants]

😀

[@KebunElly]

So beautiful, kak ❤️

[@onlyplants]

Thank you

[@leufernandes]

Hey, please do an update on your Paraido Verde".

[@onlyplants]

Woooh theres so many now haha. We sold many of them too.

[@pozzonkeja291]

So pretty! I have killed some of mine.😅 😂 Right now, my Paraiso Verde only has 1 leaf left. Finger cross. 🤞 I want my PV to look as big, healthy, and beautiful as yours. 😍😍😍 Thanks for the video! ❤️

[@onlyplants]

Oooo try to give it good light and dont overwater. I find them quite drought tolerant

[@pozzonkeja291]

@@onlyplants Ok, I'll try that. It's winter in NYC. Now it is under a grow light. I try keeping the humidity above 40 but it's pretty challenging since the heater is on as it is so dry. If it's drought-tolerant, does it mean that it could tolerate low humidity as well?🤔

[@pozzonkeja291]

@@onlyplants Thanks for the reply. :-)

[@lucyzulick]

Hey there, buddy! oh, that is sooo true about the ants! xD We always think they're not cool, but if you could only take a look how they eat fast the bugs from the plants! I got a full ''bugged'' kalanchoe and ants ate them so well that I had to say Tx God for those lil devils eheheh Tc and hugs from Brazil (=

[@lizf3325]

❤

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@bbasiavideo3871]

I was reluctant to comment or ask question thought you be super busy to reply.... But when i read through the comments... You replied!!!! Wow. You are real and humble!! Respect you!! Just a simple question.. My parasio air root is like 1 feet long. Can i cut into shorter so i can fit into the pot. I can't twist the root coz is GF hard

[@onlyplants]

Yes you can cut them 😀 sometimes i dip the cut end in activated charcoal or cinnamon powder just in case

[@JETBLACKPRIEST]

i alllmost didnt grab one of these today cause they all had the extrafloral nectaries lol but i did anyway.

[@onlyplants]

Haha they are so irresistible

[@adelljuliaga2712]

Amazing content! Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry if I missed it. But may I know after propagation what media you use to plant it? Many thanks!

[@onlyplants]

Aroid potting mix. I have a video with that title so do check it out.

[@adelljuliaga2712]

@@onlyplants cool. Will do! Thanks.

[@marinalazaridou8860]

💚💚💚💚💚💚🌿🙏

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

Great video, I was researching the plant loses the variegation with higher light. I see it's the exact opposite with yours. I will cut mine back and give it more light

[@onlyplants]

Ouuu yes this applies to literally all the species I encounter. Im not sure who have been saying high light loses variegation... but thats wrong

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

@@onlyplants you have a Beautiful specimen, my friend I'm happy I found your channel 🌿

[@Stig1215]

Hello, so I just recently purchased this plant and learned a lot about it from your video! It looks like the previous owner cut the top part off as a cutting. The top part of it has dried up a bit. Will the plant continue to grow or should I remove the dried up part so it can grow at a lower node? I would appreciate the advice. Thank you for the video!

[@onlyplants]

The plant will grow from a healthy active node closest to the top. If the top has dried off or is damaged you can cut it off to encourage growth in a lower node 😀

[@daisereis4481]

Olá! Parabéns pelo vídeo. Vc também falou em Monstera variegata. Vc acha que sementes da Monstera variegata podem nascer variegatas também?

[@onlyplants]

Some of the seeds will be variegated, but most will likely be all green. It depends on the genetics and also luck 😀

[@daisereis4481]

@@onlyplants Thank you

[@robisidik8346]

Saya punya mutasi genetik paraiso verde 👍🏿

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaaa pls dm pics, it must be interesting to see

[@TheNinawitteveen]

Hey Sean, great video thank you. I got a Philodendron Paraiso Verde here privately, she had it in a dark corner. It's leaves are not as big, no variation, and the leaves seem far apart. Should I cut it back in spring for it to start over?

[@onlyplants]

I recommend to start over, perhaps now is ok if you can provide it with artificial light 😀 they should turn back to variegated beauties by summer

[@TheNinawitteveen]

@@onlyplants thank you so much, I will definitely do it now with artificial lighting. Could I ask how many lumens do you recommend.

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@shannoncarr7338]

i have a 2 leaf almost 3 leaf parisso but it was over 200 canadian

[@bluedaverick]

Thk you for you sharing where i am just started my Philodendron plants... can know if the cutting variegation is not good, will the new leaf continue the "not beautiful variegation" or will depend ? such as...?? Thk you for your reply or advice... Thk you.

[@onlyplants]

Light will determine variegation. More light = more variegation.

[@maritessmorales848]

That plant is my dream..can i.have one please!

[@DeG79]

How you get thicker stems on these or any philodendrons

[@onlyplants]

They need to mature up. Here are some tips - good care - good light - let them climb up and adhere to a mosspole or wall - fertilize sensibly without overdoing it

[@maspai]

This is paraiso verde you reppoting in september ? he grow so biggg

[@onlyplants]

Yesss 😀

[@leeauntan9559]

Hi there, what an informative and detailed video - please make more in the future. So your conclusion is the more sun the paraiso gets the more variegation it gets and the less likely it will revert to green? I have heard people saying that in winter they revert to non variegated and in spring and summer lovely variegated leaves pop up again (we are in Europe) - whats your personal experience with this plant so far? Thanks!

[@onlyplants]

More light gives more variegation for sure. I noticed that when I moved this plant around😀

[@leeauntan9559]

Thanks!

[@elzbietabogusz2763]

❤😄😘

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cricketscollection2022]

How are the babies after the 6 weeks, Sean? Doing well? Usually seems you do more than one update before you upload the video :)

[@onlyplants]

I sold a few of them, the rest grew so big so fast! This is one of my faster growing philodendron. The leaves on the parent plant got hugeeee now. And the babies start putting out big leaves too 😀

[@cricketscollection2022]

@@onlyplants yay! 😍

[@weitong5507]

Hey, very nice plant. May i know how long it takes to grow such a big plant? ( from a small plant, beginning )

[@onlyplants]

I got this... 9-10 months ago before I propagated it

[@jitendrakr]

The nodes on my Paraiso verde have become so close to each other that the Arial roots are clamping the leaves below them and it's difficult to tie it to the pole since the stem has become very thick and leaning forward.

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaaa you must be getting very good light, or maybe its a compact form of paraiso verde. I saw one at the plant show in Bangkok and they have tight internodes

[@jitendrakr]

@@onlyplants I guess it's the light. When I bought it, it was far apart but ever since it started growing in my environment, the stem became think and the nodes too tight to each other.