Thaumatophyllum 'African fantasy' ('Philodendron Angela')Thaumatophyllum 'African fantasy' ('Philodendron Angela') at a glance: Thaumatophyllum 'African Fantasy', also circulated under older Philodendron trade names, is a self supporting hybrid valued for leaves that begin entire and later become more deeply lobed as the plant matures. It combines strong, upright structure with a broad canopy, so indoors it works best as a floor plant where the evolving foliage can spread without crowding nearby plants.