Climbing ivy philodendron - types of vines

Philodendron is one of the most attractive perennials and evergreens that belong to the genus Aroid, which in Latin means "love." In total, this genus includes about 900 plants. In nature, the flower is found from Mexico to the tropical USA. Most varieties prefer to grow in tropical forests, but there are those that can be seen on swamps or roadsides. Also, many of them are suitable for breeding in European latitudes in indoor conditions and greenhouses.

Climbing philodendron - what is it

Climbing philodendron is called the most common kind of kind. It has become popular among flower growers due to its attractive appearance:

• the flower is like a lush vine;
• at home, the plant stem reaches a length of 2 m, but in nature it can be more;
• thin shoots grow stronger and stiffen over time, in nature they wrap around tree trunks, which is why they got their name;

What does it look like

• young foliage has an attractive sheen, has a heart-shaped shape and reaches 10 cm in length;
• the roots of the philodendron are airy, they are formed in the sinus of each leaf and grow to any wet surface, providing support and nutrition;
• the inflorescence is cylindrical in shape, and there are flowers of both sexes in it;
• Climbing philodendron is a poisonous plant, so you need to be very careful with it. If the flower juice gets on the mucous membranes, severe irritation can occur.

Ivy philodendron

The ivy plant is very similar to its climbing relative. It is especially difficult to distinguish their leaves, so the flowers are often confused. However, the ivy philodendron has its own unique botanical characteristics:

• the stiffened stalk has a copper color and seems to be covered with scars that formed on the site of fallen leaves;
• roots with nodes, they are brown in color and reach 10 cm in length;
• cataphillas grow up to 10 cm, they can be non-ribbed and one- and two-ribbed, have a pale green color;
• smooth and hard petioles reach a length of 27 cm;
• leaves are found to be 11 to 40 cm long, on top they are dark green in color, have yellowish edging along the edges, and a red-violet hue may be below;

Ivy flower

• in the bosom of the leaf there is one straight or hanging inflorescence;
• the male part of the cob is about 10 mm long, it is painted in a dark chestnut color, and the female part is 6 cm and has a cream or pink color;
• ovary-type ovary, consists of 20 or 26 ovules;
• the fruits of philodendron are berries of a white-green color. They ripen differently in each species of these plants. The process lasts from several weeks to a year, but basically this period does not exceed several months.

Philodendron: species suitable for growing a house

Philodendrons have a lot of varieties that cause true admiration. The main ones include:

• Philodendron Brazil is an unpretentious plant that at home has leaves about 10 cm long. When growing a flower in a greenhouse, they will be larger. On each dark leaf in the middle passes a light green strip. If the Brazil philodendron variety does not have enough light or poor care is provided, then its leaves may remain without characteristic stripes or even turn yellow. This plant can be grown both ampelous and curl around a support that can hold it well in an upright position.
• Philodendron Skandens Brazil is very similar to its relative Brazil. It also has a characteristic light stripe in the middle of the leaf. Homeland are the tropics. Brazilian flower is developing rapidly. Climbing culture clings to its subordinate roots to the support and rapidly reaches up. Scandens Brazil does not bloom. Its height in natural conditions can reach 5 m.
• Elegant philodendron differs from other species in its unique cirrus-dissected leaves about 70 cm long. In greenhouses, it grows up to 3 m. The stem reaches 3 cm in diameter. Inflorescence with a light green veil, which has a beautiful pink border. As a rule, at home, the plant practically does not bloom. The birthplace of this species is Colombia.
• Philodendron Decurens is a rare specimen. It adapts well and is great for growing indoors. Decurens has long leaves: they are green above and red below.

Elegant

• Philodendron Bilitait belongs to a rare collection of varieties. The plant has long, but not very wide green leaves. It has ground and underground roots that provide a beautiful entanglement of support.
• Philodendron Elegans has lyre-like leaves, which are cut into narrow plates about 3 cm wide. They have a heart-shaped or triangular shape and a wavy edge. Basically, there are no more than 8 pieces on a sheet. Like other species, this flower has a well-developed stem that lignifies over time. The length of his lashes reaches 3 cm.
• Phildensendron Scandens Micans is the smallest representative of this species. It can develop even in adverse conditions, since it is completely unpretentious. Bush philodendron is a rather interesting plant. It has beautiful glossy green leaves that reach 30 cm in length.
• Philodendron Rugozum is a perennial plant, which is also very rare in Russia. Young green leaves, distinguished by an unusual brilliance, attract the eye. This philodendron liana is great for vertical gardening.

Elegans

Today, there are many types of philodendron that are adapted to home conditions. They will become a wonderful decoration of an apartment and a greenhouse, will bring comfort and coziness into everyday life. Rare exclusive collection items will be the pride of any gardener.

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