Philodendron pastazanum — the underrated crawler that earns its place

Native to the Pastaza region of Ecuador, pastazanum produces broad, deeply lobed cordate leaves on long, stiff petioles that emerge from a thick rhizome creeping along the substrate. Leaves stay matte to semi-gloss with prominent primary veins and a slight quilted texture. Given a long, shallow planter it will march sideways for years, throwing 18–24 inch leaves once settled. The easiest of the desirable crawlers and the right place to start.