Philodendron x 'Golden Dragon'
Native range: Not found naturally
Known names: Philodendron ‘Golden Dragon’
Hardiness: Keep above 40°F
Mature Size: ~6' Tall x ~5' Wide
Light: Morning sun, dappled light, diffused light
Water: Let soil dry between watering
Soil: Well-draining, chunky aroid mix (bark, perlite, coco coir), standard potting soil with added pumice or perlite
Dormancy Period: Growth slows during cooler season
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 2.5" Pot
 
Philodendron x 'Golden Dragon' produces large, deeply lobed leaves often have an irregular, dragon-like outline that gives the cultivar its name, with some forms showing a mottled or golden-green coloration across the leaf surfaces. Mature leaves can be broad and substantial in size. The foliage texture tends to be slightly glossy with pronounced lobes and sometimes serrations or variegated patterns in lighter green, yellow, or gold.