Philodendron Gloriosum X Pastazanum - Dean McDowell
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Philodendron Gloriosum × Pastazanum ‘Dean McDowell’ – Crawling Velvet Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’ is a crawling aroid hybrid of Philodendron gloriosum and Philodendron pastazanum, created by John Banta in 1988. Its broad, heart-shaped leaves pair a soft velvety texture with bright pale veins. It grows from a creeping rhizome that travels across the top of the pot, sending up large leaves one after another. It’s a striking tropical foliage plant that collectors prize for its bold presence as an indoor plant.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Bold velvet leaves – Large, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety finish and contrasting pale veins give it a lush, dramatic tropical look.
✔️ No pole needed – As a crawling philodendron, it grows sideways across the pot rather than climbing. That makes it easy to display on a table, shelf or floor without any support.
✔️ Best of both parents – It combines the velvet texture of gloriosum with the bold leaf structure of pastazanum, and it can produce very large leaves in good conditions. That makes it a standout centrepiece in any aroid collection.
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light encourages larger leaves and steady growth. It tolerates medium light, but avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
💧 Water: Water when the top few centimetres of mix begin to dry. It is sensitive to overwatering, so never let it sit in soggy mix, as the rhizome can rot.
💦 Humidity: It prefers 60% humidity or higher. A humidifier helps new leaves unfurl cleanly and reach their full size.
🌡 Temperature: 18–29°C is ideal. Keep it above 15°C and away from cold draughts and air-conditioning vents.
🌱 Soil: Use a well-draining, airy mix of coco coir, coco chip & perlite. A wide, shallow pot gives the creeping rhizome room to travel. Keep the rhizome sitting on top of the mix rather than buried.
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. During spring and summer, add a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks.
🚫 Toxicity: Toxic to pets and people if chewed or eaten. Like other philodendrons, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth and throat.
Also known as: Philodendron ‘McDowell’, McDowell Philodendron, Philodendron gloriosum × pastazanum
A showpiece crawler for collectors who love big, velvety leaves.
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.
As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape
If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box
General Shipping Info
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For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Shipping is capped at $22 per box.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Plants
We send plants exclusively with Australia Post Express. Our shipping app knows when there is a plant in the order and will only display Express Post rates.
As plants are top priority we ship them with the fastest method possible.
We do not ship outside Australia
We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.
Shipping to TAS, WA & NT
Next Shipping Dates:
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Friday 11 December 2026
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au
Western Australia (WA)
🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨
You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):
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YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
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The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
