Botanical Name: Philodendron scandens oxycardium
Common Name: Heartleaf Philodendron Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape vining, spreading plant, with dark, heart-shaped leaves on long trailing stems Height to 1' Spread indefinite Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure indoors tolerates very low light but grows well up to 600 FC Soil average potting soil Hardiness tolerates low light and low humidity Morphology: Leaves dark green, cordate to 5" across (juvenile) up to 12" across on mature specimens - usually a sheen on upper surface - long petioles Flowers spathe, greenish, about 6" long, reddish-purple toward base Fruit small berry - white Propagation: mallet cuttings, stem cuttings Usage: hanging baskets, groundcover in indoor planter beds; sometimes used on "Totem poles" as a climber Landscape Care: Watering average watering – not fussy Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice monthly Pruning head back to force side branching Pests/Diseases mealybug, aphids Origin: Central America Family: Araceae Notes: |
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