Philodendron Sello, guitar-shaped, Xanadu, lobed
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Philodendrons are plants with rich green shiny foliage. The culture belongs to variegated varieties and is ideal for growing at home. The most important thing is to provide plants with thorough care so that they grow healthy and delight with a chic appearance.
Botanical description
Philodendrons belong to the Aroid family. The evergreen climbing perennial is fixed to the support thanks to the sucker roots. The fleshy stems are lignified at the base. The foliage is quite dense, leathery, characterized by a variety of size characteristics, shapes and colors. The length of a philodendron growing at home reaches 200-240 cm.
What does a flower look like
How the structure of the shoots occurs is still a mystery to this day. The foliage of the two types develops in turn. First of all, in the philodendron, the development of a scaly green mass is carried out. After this, the process of development of green leaves on long petioles begins. In the inner part of the green foliage, the formation of rudimentary inflorescences occurs. Lateral buds develop in the axils of scaly sheets.
Features of keeping at home
To grow a healthy plant belonging to the Aroid family, you must adhere to the recommendations of experienced flower growers regarding care. Below are the key features of keeping a philodendron at home.
- Temperature conditions. The plant loves warmth, therefore, in the summer, the temperature in the house should reach 25-27 ° C, and in winter it should not fall below 16 ° C. It is unacceptable to keep a flower pot in places where there is a period of draft.
- Lighting. Direct sunlight on the green mass of an ornamental plant contributes to foliage burns. The scars that appear from the burn cannot be removed by anything. It is best to find a well-lit place in the room, located farther from the windowsills.
- Watering mode. From the end of March until October, watering the soil in which the Sello philodendron (double-feathery philodendron) grows should be abundant. It is very important that the ground remains slightly damp. However, it should be borne in mind that waterlogging can lead to decay of the root system. It is recommended to water the plant less during the winter months. The soil should have time to dry out between humidifications a couple of centimeters deep. The shoot requires the same abundant watering.
- Air humidity level. A plant belonging to the Aroid family needs frequent spraying with water at room temperature. The foliage should be gently wiped with a damp cloth every three days. The surface of the sticks, acting as a support, is wrapped in sphagnum, well-moistened with moss. In winter, it is worth moving the liana pot away from the heating appliances. Dry air negatively affects the appearance of the plant. The foliage becomes dry and the edges break frequently. It is advisable to install containers with flowers on pallets with wet expanded clay.
- The soil for planting must be prepared by yourself.To do this, mix a small part of the turf, leafy soil and sand. It is very important to ensure good drainage.
- Top dressing is an important stage of care. It is better to give preference to liquid mineral fertilizers intended for decorative leafy plants. It is necessary to apply top dressing to the soil every 20 days, starting in March and ending in mid-autumn.
- Transfer. It is necessary to transplant plants at the moment when the root system begins to protrude above the soil surface. The transplant should take place during the spring months. Given the rapid growth of the flower, experts recommend transplanting it into a larger container annually. An adult plant usually needs replanting every 3 years. For a weaving creeper, it is better to take a hanging planter as a container.
- Reproduction takes place by apical and stem cuttings. It is enough just to root the cutting with a couple of leaves in the sand mixed with a little moss. The container with the handle is taken to the greenhouse, where the temperature reaches 22-23 ° C. It is very important to ensure a high level of humidity in the greenhouse. You can grow the philodendron Sello Mexican snake from seeds.
The flower should be placed in a well-lit place.
Popular varieties
The types and names of popular philodendron varieties are described below.
Philodendron Guitar
The length of the guitar-shaped philodendron when grown at home can reach 200-210 cm. A distinctive feature of the vine is its ability to transform. As they grow older, the heart-shaped foliage of the plant takes on a three-lobed shape, resembling the appearance of a guitar (it is because of this feature that such a name was given). Foliage length 30 cm.
Philodendron Xanadu
Liana is distinguished by elongated foliage, painted in bright green shades. The length of the leaf plates can reach 40 cm. The soft leaves become feathery over time. When growing the philodendron Xanadu, it is important to provide diffused bright light in the room, and a low level of humidity. Timely watering will enable the green mass to form correctly.
Lobular philodendron: features of vine care
The length of an adult plant exceeds 210-220 cm. The stems, despite their considerable thickness, remain flexible. The lobular philodendron has the ability of strong weaving along the support. Large leathery foliage, located along the entire length of the shoot, is painted in an emerald hue.
Experts pay attention to the need to install a reliable support near the creeper. It is best to purchase a plastic pipe for this purpose, in which there are holes. Such a support can be filled with water, which will act as an additional source of moisture. Before planting, you should prepare the soil yourself, which includes:
- bark;
- peat;
- a small part of coarse sand;
- leafy land.
In the room where the lobular philodendron is grown, the temperature should be between 18-26 ° C.
Lobular
Philodendron Mikans
The velvety foliage of the adult philodendron Micans is green. The plant is ideal for growing in a hanging planter. The length of the brilliant philodendron does not exceed 10 cm. Liana is unpretentious. The most important thing is to provide her with sufficient watering and place the pot in a well-lit place.
Philodendron spear
These fast-growing vines have green foliage covered with a glossy surface. As the plant matures, the leaves become wavy and become carved.
Philodendrons of this variety need systematic feeding. It is best to use a complex fertilizer for this purpose, intended for decorative leafy flowers.Experts recommend fertilizing the soil every 14-15 days from early spring to mid-autumn. Mature plants need to add rotted compost every year. However, such a top dressing can be applied only once every 12 months in order to prevent yellowing of the foliage and the death of the flower.
Philodendron warty
The foliage of the warty variety is endowed by nature with a heart-shaped and velvety structure. The length of the foliage when grown indoors reaches 18-20 cm. In the natural environment, the philodendron is much larger. The presence of petioles gives the impression that the vine is literally covered with wart bristles.
Warty variety
Philodendron radiant
The radiant variety (Philodendron Radiatum) is quite unpretentious. The length of the plant reaches 300 cm. The stems are covered with hard dissected leaves. In winter, the vine needs additional lighting. For this purpose, you can use fluorescent lamps. To avoid burns to the green mass, diffuse light should be provided. The soil in the pot should always be slightly damp.
Scaly philodendron
In natural conditions, the scale-bearing variety can be found growing at a height. You can admire the amazing liana up close due to the possibility of growing it in an apartment. For planting, you will need to prepare loose soil. There are five cuts on the philodendron foliage. The length of the foliage reaches 44-45 cm. The petioles of the flower are painted in bright red shades and are covered with fine bristles.
Philodendron Evans
The spectacular variety of philodendron is distinguished by amazingly beautiful foliage, the length of which exceeds 70 cm and the width reaches 45-50 cm. The leaves are naturally endowed with a smooth shiny surface. The shape of the green mass can be either triangular or heart-shaped. The edges of the foliage are wavy. The leaves, as the plant matures, turn from a brown-green hue to bright green.
Observing the recommendations for caring for the vine, you can grow a healthy plant, the appearance of which will delight the owner for many years. Liana is able to effectively decorate any interior.
