Philodendron scandens f. micans

Philodendron - Velvet Leaf

                                          ID#649

 

Philodendrons are mostly climbing plants, and are among the most common and easy-to grow houseplants.Velvet Leaf is a colorful and attractive vine. The leaves have a velvety texture, and have an iridescent bronze green color on top, with a reddish brown color underneath. Leaves are heart shaped and about 5-10cm in length.

WARNING: sap of plant is highly irritant causing severe skin rash. use protection to handle any cuttings/trims.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 3 - 8 ft long PLANT TYPE: Tropical vine - Evergreen GROWTH RATE: slow Ideal for container, hanging planter TEXTURE: fine- medium LIGHT: shade to filtered sun WATER: moderate SOIL: Potting soil
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: flowers......? FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by cuttings. KEY FEATURES: a good climber with multi- ariel roots that may adhere to tree trunks. Velvet attractive leaves with underside dark brown color.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch -Plant grew will during warm summer months in large planter with moist soil. -After flood the leaves show burn/yellow tips, perhaps a fungus? -multi stems crowd leaves. As soon as warm weather is stable I will prune to one to three stems and attempt to recover plant growth. Comments: I use this plant as a sun screen for my orchids. It took me several severe skin rashes to realize that the sap of this plant is the culprid. Because of it I will have to discard it. Otherwise I like the plant.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

02/2014

July . 2011

Additional Information: Wal- mart, New Bern, NC