Climbing Philodendron species
If you are toying with a fast-growing houseplant that will green light-poor niches in next to no time, you are well advised to choose one of the following climbing tree friend species:
- Philodendron bipennifolium reaches a height of up to 250 cm on the climbing aid
- Philodendron elegans impresses with 45 cm long and 30 cm wide pinnate leaves that are reminiscent of a window leaf
- Philodendron imbe is one of the fast growing species and climbs to the ceiling in no time at all
- Philodendron laciniatum, on the other hand, takes time to grow and remains at a height of 150 cm
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The decorative species Philodendron erubescens shows its most beautiful side with and without a climbing aid. The 40 cm long and 20 cm wide decorative leaves are copper-colored on the underside and shiny green on the top. The stem and leaf stalks are set in scene in a purple shade. If a climbing aid is available, the tree lover achieves a height of a full 200 cm.
Tree friend for the hanging basket
There doesn't always have to be flowering hanging plants in the Hanging basket(€ 11.99 at Amazon *) to make living rooms and offices comfortable. The Philodendron scandens provides convincing evidence that an evergreen plant is also perfect for the traffic light. The long tendrils are covered with dark green, arrow-like leaves. For dense growth cut Remove the tips of the shoots every now and then.
Upright Philodendron species
With their upright growth and abundant branching, the following Philodendron species create an evergreen feel-good atmosphere in all partially shaded to shady locations:
- Philodendron Xanadu convinces with notched leaves and compact growth
- Philodendron bipinnatifidum impresses with ornamental leaves that are up to 40 cm long and 30 cm wide
- Philodendron selloum develops dense rosettes of deeply incised, 90 cm long leaves on the short trunk
- Philodendron 'Atom' enchants with deep green, wavy leaves that are up to 50 cm in length
To beautify small rooms with the unique flair of an evergreen philodendron, the dwarf variety Philodendron selloum 'Robert Chumbley Miniature' is just what you need. The non-climbing tree friend does not grow taller than 80 to 100 cm and is the same easy-carelike his big brothers.
Tips
Monstera are erroneously often offered in stores as philodendrons. The window leaf also belongs to the arum family, but rightly represents a different genus within the plant family. To be on the safe side when purchasing a tree friend, ask specifically for the botanical name of your favorite philodendron species.
