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- These philodendron species create an evergreen jungle atmosphere
- Climbing philodendron species
- Tree friend for the hanging basket
- Upright Philodendron species
- Tips
The Philodendron Xanadu convinces with its beautiful leaf shape
These philodendron species create an evergreen jungle atmosphere
In the evergreen kingdom of philodendrons, strong-growing creepers, richly branched bushes and ornamental trees romp about. Not so easy to find here the ideal tree friend for home and work. This selection of beautiful philodendron species will make your choice easier.
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If you love a fast-moving houseplant, greening the low-light niches in a jiffy, you are well advised with one of the following climbing tree-friend species:
The decorative type Philodendron erubescens shows itself with and without climbing help from its most beautiful side. The 40 cm long and 20 cm wide jewelry leaves are coppery on the underside and glossy green on the top. Stem and petioles are in a purple shade in scene. If a climbing aid is available, the tree friend reaches a height of a full 200 cm.
Tree friend for the hanging basket
It does not always have to be flowering hanging plants in the hanging basket to make living rooms and offices comfortable. The Philodendron scandens provides convincing proof that an evergreen plant is also perfectly suited to the traffic light. The long tendrils are dotted with dark green, arrow-like leaves. For a dense growth cut off the tops of the shoots from time to time.
Upright Philodendron species
With their taut upright growth and rich branching, the following species of Philodendron produce an evergreen feel-good atmosphere in all partially shaded to shady locations:
To beautify small spaces with the unique flair of an evergreen philodendron, the dwarf variety Philodendron selloum 'Robert Chumbley Miniature' is just the thing. The non-climbing tree friend does not grow larger than 80 to 100 cm and is just as easy to care for, as his big brothers.
Tips
Monstera are mistakenly offered in trade as a philodendron. Although the window leaf also belongs to the arum family, it does represent a different genus within the plant family. To be sure when acquiring a tree friend, ask specifically for the botanical name of your favorite philodendron species.