Philodendron scandens
heart-leaf philodendron
P. scandens is an evergreen root-climber to 4m in height, with slender-pointed, heart-shaped glossy green leaves to 30cm in length, smaller on juvenile plants. Mature plants may produce green and white flower spathes 15cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin and eye irritant. 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in frost-free enviroment in partial shade. Fast growing climber
Propagation
Propagate by seed, stem tip or leaf bud cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be attacked by scale insects, thrips and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease free
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