Philodendron Martianum Fat Boy (medium sized pot plant)

The Philodendron martianum, often nicknamed “Fat Boy”, is a super cool and chunky aroid that stands out from your usual philodendrons. It’s not just the name that’s fun—it really lives up to it with its thick, fleshy petioles (the stalks that connect the leaf to the stem), which are kind of its signature look.

🌱 Quick Profile: Philodendron martianum “Fat Boy”

• Common Name: Fat Boy Philodendron

• Botanical Name: Philodendron martianum

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Brazil (rainforest regions)

🔍 Key Features:

• Petioles: Big, fat, and rubbery—like little green sausages! That’s where the “Fat Boy” nickname comes from.

• Leaves: Glossy, dark green, and typically oval to oblong with a leathery texture.

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, not a climber like many other philodendrons.

• Size: Can grow up to 2–3 feet indoors, even more in its natural habitat.

🪴 Care Guide:

• Light: Bright, indirect light. It can handle some shade but avoid direct sun—it can scorch the leaves.

• Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. This plant likes consistent moisture but hates soggy roots.

• Humidity: Loves high humidity, but adapts well to average indoor conditions.

• Soil: Well-draining aroid mix (chunky mix with perlite, orchid bark, peat/coco coir).

• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season (spring/summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer.