A gorgeous variegated version of a Philodendron domesticum. Philodendron domesticum, also known as the spadeleaf or common philodendron, is a species of flowering plant from the family Araceae. It is native to the Caribbean and South America. The spadeleaf plant is a fast-growing vine with air roots that can reach over three metres in length. The leaves are large and heart-shaped, with a glossy green surface. The plant sometimes produces small, white flowers that bloom in the spring, although this might be less common in indoor houseplants.