Philodendron 'Little Phil' is a relatively new dwarf Philodendron cultivar form Australia. It is a very compact self-header growing in clumps. A very easy and prolific grower, adapted to very low light levels. Grown for ground cover and/ or green walls.

form the Modern Latin genus name Philodendron (Schott, 1830), form Greek philodendron, neuter of philodendrons "loving trees," form philo- "loving" (see philo-) + dendron "tree" (form PIE *der-drew-, form root *deru- "to be firm, solid, steadfast," also forming words for "wood, tree"). The plant so called because it clings to trees.