Philodendron Squamiferum

The two popular types of Philodendron are climbers and non-climbing varieties. The climbers, are suited to the average room as long as you provide firm support for the stems. The climbing Philodendrons produce aerial roots from the stems. Most of the non-climbers are capable of growing into immense plants with large, deeply lobed leaves. These are more suited to buildings with large open spaces. Average warmth is required, not less than 55F in winter. Philodendron squamiferum is a rare species from the tropical rain forests in South America, where it is an epiphyte, growing high up into trees. The vine has long, red stems that are covered with soft, fuzzy red hairs, and 5-lobed, distinctively-shaped, glossy leaves, 12" - 18" long.

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plant Features

Partial shade
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Philodendron Squamiferum

Latin name

Philodendron Squamiferum

type

Perennial

family

Araceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

0.50 M 3.00 M

Philodendron Squamiferum

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Position near to a window where direct sunlight cannot touch the foliage. If the plant gets too much light, the leaves will begin to turn yellow. If the stems are long and leggy without plenty of leaves, the plant is most likely to be receiving insufficient light.

Propagation

From Early Summer TO Late Summer

Cuttings require warm conditions. In summer, take stem cuttings or air layer the climbing varieties. With non-climbing varieties, shoots taken from the base of the stem can be used as cuttings.

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