Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West Indies |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Can grow as an epiphyte or hemiepiphyte climber, succulent and vigorously growing. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Multi-lobed leaf margins, leaf blade can measure up to 50 cm long and 20 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Spathe dull red on the outside and purple on the inside, blade green-yellow. |
| Etymology | Philodendron refers to the gender neutral form of the Greek word philodendros meaning loving trees. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
|---|
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30241 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 4550 |
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