ADA Philodendron sp. 'Papua New Guinea' (rar

ADA Philodendron sp. ‘Papua New Guinea’ (Scindapsus hederaceus) — Rare Tropical Foliage for the Premium Aquascape
Each potion contain 3-5 leaf per rizome.

ADA Philodendron sp. ‘Papua New Guinea’ — correctly identified as Scindapsus hederaceus — is a rare and visually striking tropical aroid widely circulated in the aquascaping hobby under its trade name. With its large, heart-shaped leaves in deep, lustrous green and a naturally vining growth habit, this plant brings bold, lush tropical foliage to wabi-kusa compositions, paludariums, and emersed aquascape setups. Its dramatic leaf size and rich colouration make it an exceptional focal point in any high-end planted display.

Bold Foliage, Premium Presence

The broad, glossy leaves of Scindapsus hederaceus create a striking, jungle-like aesthetic that complements the refined minimalism of ADA-style aquascaping beautifully. As a vining aroid, it grows with natural elegance — trailing and climbing across driftwood, cork bark, and hardscape with an organic, effortless grace. In a wabi-kusa or paludarium setting, its lush foliage provides dramatic contrast against mosses, ferns, and fine-leaved aquatic plants.

Care Profile

• Scientific Name: Scindapsus hederaceus (trade name: Philodendron sp. ‘Papua New Guinea’)
• Origin: Southeast Asia and Pacific islands — tropical rainforest environments
• Growth Habit: Vining / climbing aroid; suitable for emersed, paludarium, and wabi-kusa setups
• Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which may scorch leaves
• Humidity: 60–80% preferred; thrives in high-humidity paludarium and wabi-kusa environments
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• Substrate / Mounting: Can be rooted in substrate or mounted on driftwood and cork bark; roots readily in moist, well-aerated media
• Fertilisation: Benefits from regular foliar feeding or substrate fertilisation in emersed setups
• Note: This species is widely sold under the trade name ‘Philodendron sp. Papua New Guinea’ but is correctly identified as Scindapsus hederaceus. Care requirements are identical regardless of trade name.

Aquascape & Paludarium Compatibility

An ideal choice for wabi-kusa compositions, paludariums, and emersed aquascape setups where bold tropical foliage is desired. Pairs beautifully with mosses such as Taxiphyllum species, ferns, and other tropical aroids in a lush, layered display. Its vining habit makes it particularly effective when allowed to trail naturally over hardscape or climb a moss-covered background.

Rare, lush, and unmistakably tropical — ADA Philodendron sp. ‘Papua New Guinea’ is the bold foliage statement that elevates any wabi-kusa or paludarium to gallery standard.