Philodendron Dean McDowell – 2 Exact Live Starter Plants, 2-Inch Size – Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’

This listing includes 2 exact Philodendron Dean McDowell live starter plants in the 2-inch nursery pot size category. You will receive the specific plants shown in the listing photographs. The plants may have gained or lost leaves since the photographs were taken, so their appearance at shipping may differ.

Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’ is a tropical ornamental hybrid commonly associated with a cross between Philodendron gloriosum and Philodendron pastazanum. It is known for its broad, heart-shaped green foliage, prominent lighter-colored veins, and creeping growth habit.

As a young starter plant, its leaves may be smaller and less developed than those shown on established specimens. Leaf shape, vein contrast, and foliage texture can become more pronounced as the plant develops, although individual plants naturally vary.

Philodendron Dean McDowell is suitable for indoor tropical plant collections and containers that accommodate its horizontal growth habit. It generally prefers bright, indirect light, an airy and well-draining growing medium, and moderate moisture without prolonged waterlogging.

Shipping Size & Condition:

Quantity: 2 exact live starter plants Listed Size: 2-inch nursery pot size category Plant Selection: Exact plants pictured Plant Identity: Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’ Root Status: Starter roots may not completely fill a 2-inch nursery pot Current Growing Medium: Growing plug, as described by the seller Shipping Condition: Bare root Nursery Pots Included: No Growing Plug Included: Not confirmed Shipping Height: Not specified Seasonal Appearance: Leaf count and overall appearance may change between photography and shipping

Shipping Clarification:

The original description states that the plants will be shipped in growing plugs. However, the final Shipping Notice specifies bare-root shipment without nursery pots.

For consistency, this listing describes the plants as shipped bare root. The inclusion of intact growing plugs is not confirmed.

The 2-inch measurement refers to the listed starter plant size category, not the shipping height or an included nursery pot.

Starter root systems may not completely fill a 2-inch nursery pot.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

• Quantity: 2 exact live starter plants

• Common Name: Philodendron Dean McDowell

• Scientific Name: Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’

• Listed Size: 2-inch nursery pot size category

• Plant Selection: Exact plants pictured

• Root Status: Starter roots may not completely fill a 2-inch nursery pot

• Shipping Condition: Bare root

• Nursery Pots Included: No

• Growing Plug Included: Not confirmed

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Tropical ornamental Philodendron hybrid

• Commonly associated with P. gloriosum × P. pastazanum parentage

• Broad, heart-shaped green foliage

• Prominent lighter-colored leaf veins

• Creeping or horizontally spreading growth habit

• Young leaves may differ from developed foliage

• Suitable for indoor tropical plant collections

• Appropriate for containers accommodating horizontal growth

• Prefers bright, indirect or filtered light

• Generally suited to airy, well-draining aroid growing media

• Moderate moisture requirements

• Protect from freezing temperatures

• Exact plants may have gained or lost leaves since photography

• No nursery pots are included in the shipment

Live Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’ starter plants, natural root systems, stems, petioles, and ornamental foliage.

Growing plugs are described as part of cultivation. Plants are listed for bare-root shipment without nursery pots; inclusion of intact growing plugs is not confirmed.

Common Name: Philodendron Dean McDowell Scientific Name: Philodendron ‘Dean McDowell’ Hybrid Parentage: Commonly associated with Philodendron gloriosum × Philodendron pastazanum Plant Type: Live tropical ornamental foliage starter plant Life Cycle: Evergreen perennial under suitable conditions Flower/Fruit Color: Typical Philodendron spathe-and-spadix inflorescences; flowering uncommon indoors Sunlight: Bright, indirect or filtered light Soil: Airy, well-draining aroid growing medium Water: Moderate; avoid prolonged waterlogging USDA Zone: Generally Zones 10–11 for protected outdoor cultivation; protect from frost Quantity: 2 exact live starter plants Listed Size: 2-inch nursery pot size category Shipping Height: Not specified Plant Selection: Exact plants pictured Root Status: Starter roots may not completely fill a 2-inch nursery pot Foliage Color: Green with lighter-colored veins Foliage Characteristics: Broad, heart-shaped ornamental leaves Growth Habit: Creeping or horizontally spreading Container Suitability: Indoor pots and containers accommodating horizontal growth Shipping Condition: Bare root Nursery Pots Included: No Growing Plug Included: Not confirmed Seasonal Appearance: Leaf count and overall appearance may vary from photographs Pet Safety: Philodendron contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed or ingested