Philodendron Gloriosum Stud Earrings (XL)

$28.00

Discover the beauty of rare and tropical collectors’ plants.

Celebrate your love of rare foliage with these eco-friendly Philodendron gloriosum wooden stud earrings. Crafted from responsibly sourced wood and finished with hypoallergenic stainless steel backs, they’re lightweight, durable, and beautifully detailed. Designed in Far North Queensland by artist Jenna Minchin—made for plant parents and collectors alike.

Discover the beauty of rare and tropical collectors’ plants.

Celebrate your love of rare foliage with these eco-friendly Philodendron gloriosum wooden stud earrings. Crafted from responsibly sourced wood and finished with hypoallergenic stainless steel backs, they’re lightweight, durable, and beautifully detailed. Designed in Far North Queensland by artist Jenna Minchin—made for plant parents and collectors alike.

    • Dimensions: 3cm x 2.5cm (4mm thickness)

    • Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel stud backs with butterfly clasp, comfortable for sensitive ears.

    • Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).

    • Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.

  • The Philodendron gloriosum (Philodendron gloriosum) is a majestic creeping aroid native to the rainforests of Colombia and other parts of Central and South America. It is renowned for its enormous, heart-shaped, velvety leaves—reaching up to 45 cm indoors and, in its natural habitat, sometimes stretching to 90 cm—each adorned with dramatic pale-green to white veins that appear painted across the dark, plush surface.

    Unlike most vining philodendrons, P. gloriosum is a terrestrial crawler that spreads horizontally across the forest floor via a rhizome, anchoring itself with creeping stems rather than climbing. It thrives in bright, indirect light, high humidity (above 50%), and warm temperatures, preferring consistently moist yet well-draining, peat-rich soil—though overwatering can quickly lead to root rot.

    Slow-growing and relatively low-maintenance, it rewards patience with a stately, luxurious presence. This elegant, groundcover-style philodendron is as much a piece of living art as it is a houseplant—though it is toxic to people and pets if ingested.

  • - Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.

    - Remove for sleep or exercise.

    - Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.

    - Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.

    - Handle with care.

     

    Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.

  • -       Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur. 

    -       Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.

    -       Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.