Grow a Creeping Philodendron / Shingle Plant, a tropical climbing aroid valued for its attractive foliage and unusual growth habit. As it climbs a support, the leaves can sit closely against the surface, creating the distinctive “shingled” appearance that makes these plants popular with tropical houseplant collectors.
Why Choose These Seeds
- Unique climbing growth with decorative foliage
- Excellent for moss poles, boards, and vertical supports
- Suitable for tropical houseplant collections
- Compact juvenile growth works well indoors
- Adds texture and an unusual climbing form to plant displays
At a Glance
| Plant |
Creeping Philodendron / Shingle Plant |
| Order contents |
20 seeds |
| Plant type |
Tropical climbing aroid |
| Best for |
Indoor collections, moss poles, boards, tropical displays |
| Light |
Bright, indirect light |
| Growth habit |
Creeping / climbing |
| Humidity |
Moderate to high |
| Success starts with |
Warmth, humidity, fresh seed, and an airy growing medium |
How to Start
- Sow seeds as fresh as possible, as tropical aroid seeds may lose viability during storage.
- Use a clean, airy medium such as fine sphagnum, coco coir, or a light seed-starting mix.
- Surface sow or cover the seeds only very lightly.
- Keep the medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.
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Maintain warm temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C).
- Provide bright, indirect light and high humidity.
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Germination may take several weeks, depending on seed freshness and growing conditions.
- Once seedlings begin climbing, provide a moss pole, plank, or other textured support.
Set expectations: “Shingle plant” is a common name used for several climbing aroids, including some Philodendron relatives. Seed-grown plants can vary in leaf shape, coloration, and growth habit, especially when the exact species or cultivar is not specified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly will I receive?
One order contains 20 Creeping Philodendron / Shingle Plant seeds.
How long do the seeds take to germinate?
Fresh tropical aroid seeds may germinate within a few weeks, though timing varies considerably with freshness, warmth, moisture, and humidity.
Do these seeds need cold stratification?
No. Cold stratification is generally not required. They prefer consistently warm and humid conditions.
Does a Shingle Plant need support?
Yes. Providing a moss pole, wooden plank, or similar vertical support encourages the characteristic climbing and shingled growth habit.
Can it be grown indoors?
Yes. These tropical climbers are well suited to indoor growing when provided with bright indirect light, warmth, humidity, and good airflow.
