The Philodendron, which comes from South America, belongs to the arum family ( Araceae ). There are hundreds of species.
The climbing philodendron ( Philodendron scandens ) is also known as the tree friend because it winds itself around trees in the tropics and grows up them. A climbing pole is required for cultivation at home.
The tree philodendron ( Philodendron bipinnatifidum ) grows as a ground plant. The leaves vary depending on the subspecies and are heart-shaped or arrow-shaped, some have serrations. It grows to around 1.5 meters high.
The creeping philodendron ( Philodendron gloriosum ) is characterized by large heart-shaped leaves with light veins and a velvety feel. Its roots grow wide.
Some subspecies of Philodendron have variegations. Philodendron likes it moist, warm and prefers a soil substrate with a high proportion of coconut fiber, coarse sand and expanded clay. The Philodendron is poisonous to humans and pets.
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