Philodendron Mayoi was described by Brazilian botanist Eduardo Gonçalves in 2000, native to the Cerrado region of central Brazil (the Federal District around Brasília and the state of Goiás). It's a scrambling, climbing species found growing on trees and rocks as well as creeping across the forest floor in seasonally dry tropical habitat, prized for deeply pinnatifid, finger-like leaves that resemble palm fronds — a genuinely distinctive look within the genus.
Note: as a freshly imported bare-root plant, this specimen typically arrives with just a few leaves — the photo shows a more mature, fuller specimen for reference.
Care tip: Let the soil dry out almost completely between waterings — this species tolerates drought far better than overwatering, reflecting its seasonally dry native habitat.
Give it bright indirect light, a well-draining, organically rich mix, and a coco or moss pole to climb — leaves grow noticeably larger as the plant ascends. It's often compared to genus Thaumatophyllum for its similar lobed leaf shape, but Mayoi is distinguished by its reddish petioles.
A relatively recent addition to houseplant collections — still uncommon compared to more mainstream Philodendron — this species stands out immediately for foliage that reads more like a fern or palm than a typical heart-shaped Philodendron leaf.
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | Moderate to high |
| Watering | Let soil dry out almost completely between waterings |
| Temperature | 65–85°F (18–29°C) |
| Soil | Well-draining, organically rich mix; provide a coco or moss pole |
| Fertilizer | Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth |
| Origin | Cerrado region, central Brazil |
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