🪴 2.5 Years With My Philodendron McDowell – Here’s the Truth! 😱

Philodendron McDowell 2.5 Year Review: Growth, Care & Final Verdict 🌱

If you’ve been curious about adding a Philodendron McDowell to your rare houseplant collection, this video is for you! After over two and a half years of growing this gorgeous tropical aroid, I’m finally sharing my honest thoughts and experience with this plant. 💬 A lot of you requested this video—and today, I’m delivering the full breakdown from growth rate to propagation, pests, care, and more!

Philodendron McDowell is a stunning hybrid between Philodendron pastazanum and Philodendron gloriosum, combining the best traits of both. With its lush, velvety heart-shaped leaves and prominent veining, it’s a dream plant for many collectors. But how does it actually perform over time?

In this video, I’ll take you through everything I’ve learned over the past 2.5 years of growing this plant in my home. Whether you’re a rare plant collector, a houseplant lover, or just curious about adding a McDowell to your plant family, this is your all-in-one review to help you decide if it's worth the hype! 🌟

🌱 What’s Inside This Review:
Intro – Why I waited 2.5 years to review this beauty!

Background Info – What makes Philodendron McDowell special.

Growth Speed – How fast it actually grows (spoiler: it’s not slow 😲).

Propagation – How easy (or hard) it is to make more of them.

Availability – Is it still rare? Where to find one now.

Pests – My honest pest experience (good news here!).

Accessories & Care Tips – What worked best in my setup.

Final Thoughts – Would I recommend it? Would I get another? 🧐

Cool Facts – A few fun things I bet you didn’t know about McDowell!


From lighting needs to substrate choices, humidity levels, and even my pest-prevention routines—this video is full of practical info for any indoor plant enthusiast. 🌿


💬 Let’s Chat! Got a McDowell yourself? Thinking about getting one? Drop your questions or share your experience in the comments below—I’d LOVE to hear from you!

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chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:20 Background
05:48 Speed of Growth
08:28 Ease of Propagation
11:23 Availability
14:42 Pests
17:14 Accessories & Care
22:27 Final Thoughts


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