Philodendron scandens 'Green Emerald'
A vigorous, tropical climber with glossy, heart-shaped, bright green leaves to 30cm long, held on long leaf stalks. Dark red, arum-type flowers may sometimes be produced on mature plants in summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Philodendron can be shrubs, trees or climbers, with glossy, leathery, evergreen, simple to pinnately divided leaves, and tiny flowers borne within arum-like white, green or reddish spathes
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright filtered or indirect light with high humidity. Provide a moss pole for the climbing stems. During the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every month; water sparingly in winter. See Philodendron and houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, stem tip cuttings or air-layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
See pruning group 11
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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