Philodendron ‘Florida Beauty’
 
Common Names Florida Beauty, Magic Mask Philodendron, Variegated Florida
 
Zones 9B–11 (outdoors); Zone 8+ with protection; indoor year-round in colder zones
Philodendron ‘Florida Beauty’ is a rare, variegated hybrid prized for its deeply lobed foliage splashed with cream, yellow, and lime. A cross between Philodendron squamiferum and Philodendron pedatum, this climbing cultivar inherits the textured petioles of squamiferum and the multi-lobed leaf structure of pedatum. Its variegation is stable and highly variable—ranging from subtle marbling to full-leaf cream overlays—making each specimen visually unique.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Climbing; hemiepiphytic; moderate growth rate
Height: 4–6 ft. indoors with support; up to 12 ft. outdoors
Trunk: Herbaceous; aerial roots at nodes; short internodes
Leaves: Deeply lobed; glossy green with cream to yellow variegation; 8–18 in. long
Petiole: Reddish and fuzzy (pubescent); upright to arching
Inflorescence: Rare indoors; white spathe and spadix
Fruit: Not typically produced in cultivation
Ecology: Hybrid cultivar; no native range; bred for ornamental foliage and climbing habit2
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright indirect light; variegation fades in low light
Watering: Allow top 1–2 inches of soil to dry; water thoroughly when dry
Soil: Chunky, well-draining mix with peat, perlite, orchid bark, and charcoal
Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); protect below 50°F (10°C)
Humidity: Moderate to high (60–90%); misting or humidifier recommended indoors
Propagation: Stem cuttings with node; rooting in moss or water
Tolerance: Cold-sensitive; moderate pest resistance; toxic if ingested
 
Landscape Use Ideal for interiorscapes, tropical patio containers, and climbing displays. Pairs well with Philodendron Florida Ghost, Anthurium ‘Ace of Spades’, and Monstera adansonii variegata for layered variegated compositions.