Artificial Philo Plant ~45cm

Artificial Philodendron — 45cm

Broad, glossy, heart-shaped leaves in deep green, held on a compact 45cm plant — genuinely useful scale for a desk, shelf or low table where a full floor plant would be too much. Philodendron leaves catch light in a way few other foliage types do; the glossy surface gives even a small specimen real visual presence.

About the Name

Philodendron takes its name from the Greek philo (love or affection) and dendron (tree) — roughly, “tree-loving,” a reference to how many species climb and cling to trees in their native rainforest habitat. It’s one of the most widely grown ornamental foliage genera in the world, prized for glossy, often oversized leaves in a huge range of shapes across different species and cultivars.

Why Artificial Works Well Here

Real philodendron is genuinely toxic to cats and dogs — like most aroids, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat if chewed. It also wants consistently bright, indirect light to hold its glossy leaf finish; in a shaded corner or a windowless office, real specimens dull and thin out. This artificial version reproduces the same leaf form and gloss with neither risk, in any light level, indefinitely.

Construction & Detail

• Individually formed leaves with moulded veining and a glossy finish matching real philodendron foliage
• Wire-cored petioles allowing each leaf to be angled for a fuller, more natural spread
• Round black pot base

Where It Works

• Desks and workstations — bold leaf shape at close range
• Shelves and consoles — a lush accent among books or décor
• Reception counters — no toxicity risk, no watering rounds for staff
• Clinics and childcare — same reason: pet- and child-safe by design
• Households with cats or dogs — the safe alternative to a genuinely toxic real plant

Styling Notes

Angle the leaves outward on arrival rather than leaving them all upright — this opens the plant and shows the full glossy leaf surface from a standing viewpoint.

Pot it up in a simple ceramic or concrete planter that doesn’t compete with the leaf’s own visual weight. Browse our planter range.

Care

Wipe the leaves with a soft dry cloth every few weeks. Avoid oil-based furniture sprays, which dull the glossy finish. Kept indoors, expect years of service with no colour change.

Sizing Up

If you need more presence than a 45cm tabletop plant, our Philodendron ‘Magnificum’ at 4ft uses the same glossy leaf character at full floor-plant scale.

Corporate & Bulk Supply

Craftway Floral has supplied artificial greenery to Singapore businesses since 1990. We handle multi-unit orders and on-site installation.

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