Philodendron climbing ivy - species of vines

Philodendron is one of the most attractive perennial and evergreen plants that belongs to the genus Aroid, which means "love" in Latin. 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 rainforests, but there are some that can be seen in swamps or roadsides. Also, many of them are suitable for breeding in European latitudes in indoor conditions and greenhouses.

Philodendron climbing - what is it

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

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

What does it look like

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

Ivy philodendron

The ivy-like species of the plant is very similar to its climbing relative. Their leaves are especially difficult to distinguish, which is why the flowers are often confused. However, the ivy philodendron has its own unique botanical characteristics:

• the stiff stem has a copper color and seems to be covered with scars that have formed in the place of fallen leaves;
• roots with nodes, they are brown and reach 10 cm in length;
• cataphylls 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 with a length of 11 to 40 cm, they are dark green on top, have a yellowish edging at the edges, and below there may be a red-violet hue;

Ivy flower

• one straight or hanging inflorescence is located in the leaf axil;
• the male part of the ear 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 of nested type, consists of 20 or 26 ovules;
• the fruits of the philodendron are white-green berries. They ripen in each species of these plants in different ways. The process lasts from several weeks to a year, but generally this period does not exceed several months.

Philodendron: species suitable for growing at home

Philodendrons have many varieties that are truly admirable. The main ones include:

• Philodendron Brazil is an unpretentious plant, which at home has leaves about 10 cm long. When growing a flower in a greenhouse, they will be larger. Each dark leaf has a light green stripe in the middle. If the Brazilian philodendron variety does not have enough light or is poorly cared for, then its leaves may remain without characteristic stripes or even turn yellow. This plant can be grown both ampelous and curled 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 streak in the middle of the leaf. Homeland is the tropics. The Brazilian flower is developing rapidly. Climbing culture clings with its adventitious roots to the support and rapidly stretches upward. Skandens Brazil does not bloom. Its height in natural conditions can reach 5 m.
• The graceful philodendron differs from other species by its unique pinnately 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, the plant practically does not bloom at home. This species is native to Colombia.
• Philodendron Dekurens belongs to rare specimens. It is highly adaptable and great for indoor cultivation. Dekurens has long leaves: they are green at the top and red at the bottom.

Elegant

• Philodendron Billitae belongs to rare collectible varieties. The plant has long, but not very wide, green leaves. It has aboveground and underground roots, which provide a beautiful entanglement around the support.
• Philodendron elegans has lyre-shaped leaves, which are dissected 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 of them on a sheet. Like other species, this flower has a well-developed stem, which lignifies over time. The length of his lashes reaches 3 cm.
• Philodendron Scandens Micans is the smallest member of this species. It can develop even in unfavorable conditions, since it is completely unpretentious. The bush philodendron is a rather interesting plant. It has beautiful glossy green leaves that reach 30 cm in length.
• Philodendron Rugosum is a perennial plant that is also very rare in Russia. Its young green leaves, distinguished by their unusual shine, attract the eye. This philodendron liana is great for vertical landscaping.

Elegans

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