Philodendron climbing ivy - species of vines
Philodendron is an ornamental deciduous plant that can be grown at home. The name is translated from Latin as “loves trees”. This means that a flower cannot grow without a support, which is used as a tree. There are about 200 species.
Philodendron climbing
Climbing Philodendron is the best option for an apartment. For the development of this species, a lot of space is not required, and therefore it can be grown like any ampel plant in a hanging planter. An unpretentious option.
What is a philodendron
Description of the plant
Perennial plant of the Aroid family. Habitat in the wild - the tropics of Latin America, Australia, Mexico. Depending on the variety and type of plant, its appearance may differ. The branched rhizome of this vine is superficial. Each internode forms roots by itself. The finest hairs grow and attach themselves to a tree trunk or wall.
Climbing view
Ivy philodendron
The philodendron, the types of which are quite diverse, is considered an ampelous plant. It is suitable for growing at home in hanging baskets. Small leathery leaves are shaped like a heart. They can be 15 cm long and 10 cm wide.
Botanical description of the ivy philodendron
There may be slight external differences depending on the variety. The ivy philodendron is the smallest of the genus.
- Stem and roots. The thin stem can reach up to 3 m in length. Gradually, the lower part of it begins to lignify, due to which the need for support disappears. The brown bark flakes off. The superficial root system is very highly branched.
- Cataphills and leaves. The shape of the leaves changes with the life cycle of the plant. They are decorative. They are arranged alternately on long petioles. There are cataphylls - sheets in the form of scales that protect vegetative buds.
- Inflorescence. The inflorescence is a creamy or greenish ear with a bedspread around it. It is on a short stalk, up to 25 cm long. One plant can open up to 11 inflorescences.
- Fetus. The fruit is a juicy berry that ripens for about 1 year. The ear is tightly covered with a blanket. There are a lot of seeds inside the white or yellow fruit.
Ivy variety
Philodendron liana: varieties of climbing
A plant in the form of a vine is kept at home for the sake of beautiful leaves. They are suitable for large spaces, offices or hallways.
Philodendron Brazil
Philodendron Brazil is a climbing vine with bright green leaves that can grow up to 50 cm in length. The leaves have a yellow variegation. The Brazilian philodendron is an epiphyte, and therefore the soil should be rich in nutrients, but at the same time light.This species suffers from a lack of air humidity, so it is recommended to grow it in greenhouse conditions.
Philodendron Skandens Brazil
Philodendron Skandens Brazil is the most popular variety. The leaves are heart-shaped, they are shiny bright green with a clear spot of yellow tint. In the wild, it grows on the rocks of Central America.
Care is quite simple: a philodendron from Brazil needs bright diffused light, which will be throughout the day. If there is not enough light, the flower will begin to stretch, and the leaves will become smaller.
Skandens Brazil
Philodendron graceful
Philodendron graceful - a massive liana with a lignified stem. Each leaf is cut into 8 or more lobes, each of which is about 2 cm wide. The plant can reach a length of 3 m. It requires loose, moisture-consuming soil. Deciduous soil can be used as a substrate. Don't forget about drainage.
The graceful plant blooms from January to December. It is quite simple to grow it, and therefore even a novice gardener can engage in reproduction.
During the period of active growth, it is necessary to make top dressing. It is best to avoid this during the rest period. The humidity in the room should be at least 60%, since such conditions are held in their habitats. The temperature regime should be kept in the range from 18 ° С to 25 ° С.
Graceful look
Philodendron Deurens
Philodendron Dekurens is a rather rare plant that adapts well to different conditions. More adapted to growth in the apartment than others. Long leaves are green on top and red underneath.
Philodendron Billitae
Philodendron of the Billitae species - collectible. The plant has long, narrow green leaves. The root system wraps around the support nicely.
Philodendron Scandens Micans
The bushy philodendron Scandens Micans is suitable for vertical gardening as well as indoor cultivation. The glossy green leaves of a heart-shaped shape can reach 15 cm in length. The variety is the most unpretentious of its kind, since it can grow even in adverse conditions.
It is recommended to transplant the plant every 2-3 years. Reproduction is available by cuttings, seeds and pieces of the trunk. It is recommended to use a slightly acidic or neutral substrate. Can be planted hydroponically.
Scandens micans
Philodendron Elegance
The lyre-shaped leaves of the elegans philodendron gave it a similar name. Basically, dissection into narrow plates about 3 cm wide does not exceed 8. A well-developed stem gradually lignifies.
Philodendron Rugosum
The philodendron of the species Rugosum is a perennial evergreen plant. A lush liana can reach a length of 2 m. Young foliage is shiny, heart-shaped and grows about 10 cm in length. The cylindrical inflorescences have flowers of both sexes.
Depending on the species, you can find a vine with a different shape and color of leaves (the tricolor cannot be found, but some have variegation).Simple plant care will not cause trouble even for novice growers who wish to decorate their home with an unusual specimen.
