Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Wendlandii'
Common Name: Wendland Philodendron Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Large-leafed semi-climbing plants with fleshy, arrowhead-shaped leaves on long petioles – many varieties have red, bronzy, or variegated coloring Height 2-4' Spread 4-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure indoor likes medium light (75-150 FC) Soil average potting soil Hardiness will survive anywhere, but thrives in warm humid conditions Morphology: Leaves hastate to 18" long, 6" wide – red, bronze and variegated forms available – juvenile foliage elliptical, about 6" long, 1-1/2" wide Flowers spadix flower – spathe reddish green, spike creamy white Fruit berry, pale orange-white Propagation: stem cuttings, air layering Usage: potted specimen or as a tropical groundcover in indoor planters; good in mass plantings, large pots or as a specimen plant; very durable Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice a month Pruning head back or air layer long, leggy stems Pests/Diseases mealybug, leaf-spot Special Conditions/Other adventitious roots may be removed without damaging plant Origin: South America Family: Araceae Notes: |
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