Who doesn’t like a beautiful and elegant sapling to decorate the house? These tropical members of the Araceae family are beautiful and easy to grow. In general, different types of philodendrons need similar care: a hot, humid climate; bright, indirect light; and evenly moist soil.
Keep in mind that since the leaves contain calcium oxalate, the genus is toxic to cats, dogs and humans when consumed. Be sure to display them out of reach of curious children and pets. With so many types available to choose from, you can find the perfect phylum to grow in one hanging basketbeautify your desk at work or plant in a large pot.
Here are 12 species to green your space:
1. philodendron hederaceum
This type requires low to bright, indirect light. O ground it should be rich, loose and pH 5.5 to 6.0. Heart-shaped and its evolution is slow, often being confused with pothos. If you’re new to the area, why not start with the classic hearts look? They are beautiful, easy to care for and perfect for hanging in baskets or placing in a high shelf.
2. Monkey banana
Also known as philodendron selloum or thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, it has large, shiny, serrated leaves. In addition to an upright and elegantly arched development habit, the monkey banana is perfect for filling that empty corner.
Growing up to 1.2 m in height and 1.8 m in width, it makes an excellent statement ground branch, displaying its beauty and grandeur.
3. Philodendron xanadu golden
Do you love the ruffled look of the monkey plantain, but want a brighter color that contrasts with bold hues or other dark green seedlings? Try growing xanadu golden, which offers a similar look in a cheerful spring green hue. The species asks bright, indirect light. The ground indications follow the same ones already mentioned.
4. Philodendron burle marx
Named after the Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marxwhich was the first to popularize the use of native plants in landscaping, the type is known for its low growth and for being long.
This upright philodendron can grow up to 60 cm tall and spread over 1.2 m. It is also easy to propagate via stem cuttings.
5. Lemon Philodendron
A philodendron answer to vivid neon pothos, the lemon philodendron can be placed on a hanging basket, trellis, wall planter, high shelf or other support. The colorful branch is easy to root from stem cuttings in waterespecially in spring and summer, when it is actively growing.
6. Philodendron micans
With richly textured deep green leaves and contrasting copper-colored stems, the micans philodendron is very elegant. Let your dark tones stand out against a white wall or light wood shelf.
7. Birkin philodendron
The birkin philodendron is a delightful species for just about anywhere in your home. Offering a brighter light will make your stripes more pronounced! Try, from time to time, to rinse the leaves in the shower or wipe gently with a damp cloth to remove dust buildup.
8. Philodendron ring of fire
Bright and vivid, this rare type earned its name from the many colors it takes on throughout the development season. You’ll see green, red, yellow, pink and orange in a single seedling, depending on the time of year – and with leaves reaching 60 cm in length.
9. Philodendron florida beauty
Florida beauty is another hybrid and features a dark green to green to light yellow variation. To keep your coloring bright, provide bright, indirect light. Support it with some structure, such as a trellis.
10. Philodendron-brasil
The brazil philodendron has dark foliage with stripes of different shades of green. It is easy to grow and can be kept in soil, pot or glass of water.
11. Philodendron pedatum
This climbing species can grow up to 3 m and just give it dappled light, keep the soil evenly moist and feed it with fertilizer for home seedlings, thinned to half and once a month during spring and summer.
12. Philodendron bipennifolium schott
The variety is known for its unique leaves, with wavy edges, which look like the shape of a horse’s head or even a violin. As a vine it will do well on a moss stalk, trellis or you can grow it in a hanging basket and let it crawl. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer to propagate.
*Via My Domain