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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 325 reviews.
Great color and was beautiful out of the box.
I love my philo Rio! It was nicely packaged and the plant is thriving. This is my second time ordering from Gabriella’s Plants. I will definitely order from them again.
Arrived in great condition and is adjusting well to its new environment. Highly recommend
This philodendron has beautifully shaped leaves and varigation. The plant arrived healthy and on time.
Ohhhhh my goodness! I expected a small little plant! But this is just gorgeous! I love it 😍 I received it today and all it needs is a little attention! Find a little pot to put it in and away we go!!! I’m amazed at how beautiful it is! ❤️💖💚
Beautiful as always!
beautiful quality plants. they honestly have the best shipping method compared to any other plant company I've ordered from.
I never regret any order from Gabriella. Thier plants are always healthy, well grown, and seem easier to adjust when I receive them. I am already looking forward to ordering more once I get back from vacation!
Arrived even more beautiful than in the photos. She’s got gorgeous variegation and new growth while acclimating to her new home. Love Gabriella!!!!
The delivery was held up until Monday so plants were bone dry…. Not the fault of Gabriella…. I soaked them good and now they are happy as can be!! And, I’d like to add, it’s authentic Rio, not like another I bought from a different seller!
Arrived ahead of schedule, in perfect condition! Thank you for a gorgeous plant and excellent customer service!
Packaged well and arrived at my doorstep in great condition!!! Will keep buying from here for sure.
I love this plant! The rio came in full and healthy.
Photos show 2, 3 inch plants together. I'm in ❤️ with my purchase! Stunning! So healthy and arrived in fabulous shape. It was so well packaged. I paid for UPS shipping and so glad I did. Thank you, Sarah, for your extra attention to emails and communication! Thank you, Amanda, for such beautiful selections sent to me! Would highly recommend Gabriella Plants to my friends and family.
I never get tired of the Rio - the colors are soo good.
This is one of my favorites. I love the variable leaves and beat color
Perfect quality!
Super happy with my Philodendron Rio! The plant is absolutely beautiful, in great health, pest-free, and fabulous roots. I can't wait to watch her grow. Another satisfied repeat customer, will be back for more. Tom Feddor, Printers Row-Chicago.
Nice, large leaves and new growth. Bigger than I expected for a 3” plant; it had three stems. Well packaged with care. Favorite store for a reason.
It's perfect! It arrived quickly and was exactly as expected. I love the story stake too. It's wonderful to look back at how small they were after they've grown for a few years.
The variegation on the Rio is gorgeous. I definitely need another one!
Cute plant. Arrived healthy with only two yellow leaves, this is the size after losing them. I'm excited to watch it grow!
Exdellent shipping
Very nice plant
I love it. It's beautiful 😍. Packaging as always great. Thank you
Beautiful healthy Rio! Stellar packing, thank you!!!
This beauty is the best , this was a week after I got her , I am so happy . You are best in the business, I have ordered from here for three year and never been disappointed. Thank you for doing what makes other people!!!!
Hands down. The best!! I tried buying a Rio different plant shops "advertising" it as a Rio, only for it not to be and that's so disappointing. Gabriella Plants is the only place I'd recommend, buying a Rio from! You will not be disappointed! I bought 2 (3" Rios) and combined them to make 1 big plant and I'm in LOVE! I Honestly was so taken back by how full, healthy and beautiful the 1 (3"plant) was and could've just been happy with one, but I'm very happy I bought two! 🥹💯😍
As always, my plant arrived large and healthy! My Rio started pushing out new leaves immediately.
Pictures speaks volumes. Both plants have almost tripled in size.
Arrived healthy and more than I expected!
Another beautiful plant! 😍
Well package and a substantial plant.
Such a beautiful plant. It came in so healthy and with so much new growth!
This plant is even more gorgeous in person! Each leaf looks like it's been hand painted. I'm so happy to own this unique philodendron.
The plant arrived beautiful and healthy! I can’t wait to watch it grow!
This has been a wishlist plant! So glad I finally have one!
This has been a wishlist plant! Its is absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait to see this grow!
I have always loved This plant! She's still so beautiful!
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THE OFFICIAL 'RIO'
Original Cultivar to Gabriella Plants™
Philodendron 'Rio' is a unique cultivar to us and it has been selectively cultivated at our family greenhouses for over a decade.
Unique Characteristics
Rio is unique being the only cultivar with silver as the center most color. It has been consistent on this pattern for over a decade now at our greenhouses.
Parentage History
'Rio' was a naturally occurring sport originating from a Philodendron Brasil. Our selectively propagated cultivar was named "Rio" after the city in Brazil. (Super original, we know...)
Consistent Releases
Right now, we experience 100x+ more demand than the number of plants we can grow each month. This can make it hard to successfully purchase one, but we are regularly releasing batches several times a month and will continue to keep growing more!
GROWER TIPS FROM OUR SEASONED GREENHOUSE PROFESSIONALS
Care Tips for 'Rio'
Moderate to bright indirect light, no direct sun.
Moderate watering
Let soil dry to 25% moist before watering.
They prefer their temperatures to range from 55°F to 90°F
These are vining philodendron by nature, but you can trim this plant to keep the shape or length that you desire as well as use a totem to enable the plant to climb vertically.
We include a 6 mo. time released fertilizer at time of planting, either in the soil or on top of the soil, so your plant should be good to go on nutrients for up to 3-4 months when you receive it.
W/ high humidity, these will form aerial roots at each node and if given a textured surface to attach to, will climb and undergo ontogenesis AKA leaf maturation. With proper conditions and ample time, leaves can reach over 1ft long!
History of Philodendron 'Rio'
The species of Philodendron philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium (incorrectly referred to P.cordatum) has been one of the most common house plants on the market for decades.
They can come in several different colors/patterns & can be quite impressive when left to trail over a pot. They are often referred to as the Heart Shaped Philodendron, and it’s easy to see why.
Within this species, there are currently several highly sought after sports/cultivars.
Our family business has been around for 3 generations, but our main greenhouse is over 2 decades old. Because we self-produce the cuttings needed, we have lots of plants that haven’t seen new “blood” in a long time in the greenhouses, which has led to some pretty cool long term mutations.
From these mutations, we’ve carefully and selectively cultivated particular plants to form 2 unique variegated hederaceum plants of our own.
Both Rio and Gabby originated from Gabriella Plants (formally Gabriella Growers) and we have documentation of both sports in cultivation since as early as 2009.
