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philodendron ss Philodendron spiritus-sancti – Foliage FactoryPhilodendron spiritus sancti Philodendron spiritus sancti produces long, narrow green leaves that hang from a climbing stem. Young plants can start with shorter, simpler leaves, while established growth develops a more elongated shape and clearer vertical habit. A very airy substrate keeps oxygen around the roots after watering. Warmth and a stable vertical surface allow the stem to attach as the leaves lengthen. Long leaves and vertical growth in
Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti produces long, narrow green leaves that hang from a climbing stem. Young plants can start with shorter, simpler leaves, while established growth develops a more elongated shape and clearer vertical habit.
A very airy substrate keeps oxygen around the roots after watering. Warmth and a stable vertical surface allow the stem to attach as the leaves lengthen.
Long leaves and vertical growth in Philodendron spiritus-sancti
- Leaf shape: Long, narrow green blades with a slim hanging outline.
- Blade habit: Leaves can hang downward from the stem, giving mature plants a long, pendant look.
- Growth habit: Climbing stem with nodes and aerial-root potential.
- Mature growth: Settled plants can develop longer leaves as the stem gains height.
- Origin: A botanical species from Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil.
- Habitat context: Linked to wet tropical Atlantic Forest conditions.
Growth context for Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti is a vertical-growing species with a narrow leaf shape. Roots in an airy mix and nodes attached to a vertical surface let the stem climb as the leaves lengthen.
The long leaves and climbing stem call for steady warmth, bright filtered light and careful watering. Cold wet substrate can damage roots and interrupt new growth for a long time.
Root-zone care for Philodendron spiritus-sancti
- Light: Give it bright indirect light so the long blades receive enough light with lower scorch risk.
- Watering: Wait until the upper substrate has partly dried before watering; cold wet roots can cause slow decline.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity protects narrow expanding leaves from dry tips and edge marks.
- Temperature: Keep temperatures warm and stable, especially around the root zone after watering.
- Root mix: Use a very airy aroid mix to keep oxygen around the roots after watering.
- Support: Keep a stable pole or vertical surface in place as the climbing stem lengthens.
- Repotting: Repot only when the root system is ready; oversized pots can hold moisture around roots for too long.
- Fertilising: Feed lightly during active growth and avoid feeding a plant that is stalled from root stress.
- Pruning: Remove only damaged leaves unless the stem is being propagated, as slow growth makes heavy cutting more visible.
- Semi-hydroponics: Mineral culture is only suitable with strong aeration and careful water-level control around established roots.
Philodendron spiritus-sancti stress signs
- Root stress: Dense substrate and cool moisture can damage roots before the leaves show clear symptoms.
- Slow recovery: Root damage can pause new growth for a long period.
- Brown tips: Check humidity, watering rhythm and root condition before changing several care factors at once.
- Soft petioles: Limp growth after watering can point to damaged or oxygen-starved roots.
- Small new leaves: Weak light, poor roots or an unattached stem can keep new growth narrow and short.
- Pests: Inspect the narrow leaves and petioles for mites, mealybugs and scale.
Philodendron spiritus-sancti safety
Philodendron spiritus-sancti contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals and should not be chewed or ingested.
Published description and name of Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti was described by George S. Bunting and published in Phytologia in 1987. The name spiritus-sancti means “of the Holy Spirit”; Espírito Santo is the Brazilian state recorded for this species.
With stable roots and a vertical surface, Philodendron spiritus-sancti can develop long narrow leaves along the climbing stem.
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★★★★★ 4
These are great!
Size: Medium, Pattern Name: Pack of 2
My dog loves these and now won't play fetch with any other ball. I love that they glow bright so we can play fetch after I get home from work (it gets dark around 5 now). The dog and I both like that they whistle. They also squish easily and he loves to chomp on them while he runs around. Only reason I took off a star is because he chewed a piece of it off and now it doesn't whistle or fly as far. That being said, it seems to stand up well to all the chomping he does on it. I should not have left him alone with it, I think he held it down and pulled on it. If your dog usually makes it his mission to destroy things I wouldn't leave him alone with it, other than that I absolutely recommend these.
Update 12/12/20: I got another dog last year and he also loves these balls. Probably the favorite ball for both dogs, they go into hyperdrive when they see them. New dog tends to be more destructive than the older one and I still don't leave them unattended with these balls, but new dog has not destroyed one. I made the mistake of leaving one in the Chuckit overnight once. Ball was wet from playing in the snow and became lopsided. Now doesn't fly very well but my weird dog still likes it. It is also starting to dry out and crack. None of the other glow balls have done this, I'm assuming it is also from leaving it in the Chuckit overnight.
Other than that, these balls are great. I did read a few reviews that said charging them with UV light made them stay brighter for a longer period, but I did not notice a difference in my quick test of this theory. Just keep a good flashlight with you and brighten them up as needed.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Good for night sessions
Size: Medium, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
Picked this up for evening fetch sessions and it’s been a win. It charges up fast, couple minutes under a lamp or in sunlight and it’s good to go, and the glow is genuinely bright, not the sad dim purple some of these put out. Makes it way easier to find in the yard at dusk, and the dog can actually track it.
It’s a little on the softer side compared to a regular tennis ball, but durable enough to hold up to my big dog, who is not gentle with toys. Still kicking after plenty of chomping and slobber. Fits a standard Chuckit! launcher perfectly, which is the whole point.
Pros:
• Glows brightly and clearly in the dark
• Charges fast from any light source
• Holds up well even with a big, enthusiastic chewer
• Fits standard ball-throwing sticks
• Great for evening or early-morning fetch
Cons:
• A bit softer than a regular tennis ball — a determined power-chewer could probably destroy it eventually
• Glow fades after a while, so you’ll need to recharge it during long sessions
• Only glows if it’s been charged, which is obvious but easy to forget
Tips:
• Charge it under a bright light or in the sun for a few minutes before heading out
• A flashlight works in a pinch if you forgot to charge it
• Keep it out of permanent fetch duty — rotate with a regular ball so it lasts longer
• Not a chew toy, even though it’s tempting to leave it with the dog
Five stars. If you’ve got a dog and a yard, this makes evening fetch actually doable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Westies Fav
Size: Small, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
Best Westie ball ever, my dog loves this ball. Exactly her size! 3" tennis balls are too big & she rips the fur off. this silicone-ish ball has no fur & is 2&1/2 "
We have 2" balls from her electronic ball laucher, but she still loves this glow in the dark best!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best dog ball in the world!
Size: Large, Pattern Name: Pack of 1, Size: Large, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
My dog is singularly obsessed with playing ball. He would drop a steak to chase a ball. (He'd return to the steak, but not without the retrieved ball. He's not an idiot.) He makes dangerous leaps, crashes into trees, and runs fast enough to catch thrown balls before they even hit the ground. Since he doesn't care about his own wellbeing, it's my job to protect him as much as I can. And a lot of balls are hard enough to cause him pain or dental damage when he mistimes a catch. Enter the ChuckIt Glow Ball!
The minute Cowboy got his first Glow Ball, he no longer had any interest in the dozens of tennis balls scattered around the house and yard. If I took the Glow Ball away and instead threw a tennis ball, Cowboy would run to retrieve the ball, then return without it and begin looking all over the house for the Glow Ball. The Glow Ball is tough enough to survive Cowboy's big, sharp chompers, yet it's soft enough to do no harm when it hits him in the face. The glow feature is a huge bonus, too. Cowboy gets distracted by chipmunks and squirrels when we're playing, so he sometimes can't remember where he dropped the ball to pursue the interloper. If the ball was exposed to enough light before it was misplaced, it will be easy to find once the sun goes down. (Otherwise, Cowboy always finds it eventually.) When I'm feeling nocturnal, I'll put the ball under a light for a few minutes to activate the electrons, then treat my boy to a middle-of-the-night game of fetch.
I was so happy to see these on sale, I bought a lifetime supply for my pantry. The size guide seems accurate. ChuckIt recommended the large size for a dog of Cowboy's weight and that size is perfect. Highly recommended product.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Indestructible Doodle ball!
Size: Large (Pack of 1), Color: Multi
If your dog chews threw every tennis ball and toy, chuckit rubber fetch balls are the only one! Our dog LOVES it, he digs it out and has to have several so that there are a few outside and a couple inside because he chews them when he's bored inside and chases them outside! You dog will love it. It's a great value, especially if you watch for sales. It's our go to fog toy!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026