Monstera deliciosa, Philodendron pertusum

A jungle climbing relative of the philodendron from Mexico and Guatemala. It is seen in gardens in tropical and subtropical areas, growing well in partial sun or shade. The plant begins bearing after three years. Popular as a houseplant, it seldom fruits in the home. The large pinnate leaves are perforated with oblong or oval holes, hence one common name. The 9", dull, deep green, cone-like fruit is actually an unripened flower spike, covered with hexagonal scales that dry out and separate as the fruit ripens from the base upwards, revealing the white pulp. It takes a little longer than a year to mature to an edible stage. The fruit tastes kind of like a cross between a sugar apple and a pineapple.Very perfuming smell and taste! It's so amazing, can't figure the consistency, but totally a pineapple sugar apple cross... But wash the black specks off before eating - they will sting your tongue. Unripe fruit, if eaten causes irritation to the mouth and throat because of the oxalic acid. It can be induced to ripen by picking when the base has started to wrinkle and wrapping in a bag for a few days. When unwrapped, the scales should have separated.

Another interesting characteristic of this plant is that the seedlings, upon germination, will grow in the direction of the darkest area (not just merely away from light) until they encounter the base of a tree to grow on. They will then begin to climb toward the light which is generally up into the canopy of the tree upon which it is growing. Propagated by cuttings of mature wood or air layering.

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Philodendron 'Anderson Red'

Anderson Red is a large leaf variety Philodendron with bright red stems. The leaves on this extremely showy variety begin yellow with a pinkish underside quickly maturing to jade green with reddish under veins. This is a perfect candidate for larger indoor totems or tree wraps. Collectible variety. This Philodendron is very easy to grow.

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Philodendron 'Bloody Mary'

Philodendron 'Burle Marx'

Burle Marx is an easy to grow, prehistoric looking, low growing variety of Philodendron well suited for interiorscapes, containers and tropical landscape mass plantings. The jungle green, elliptical leaves are thick and leather-like and arranged in a upright formation. Burle Marx makes a wonderful border or ground cover plant. An Incredibly Easy Growing Ground Cover!

Can be grown indoors or out, and will be a lush and resilient addition to your garden. This plant has shiny, slender, bright green, heart-shaped leaves and reddish stems. Used as a ground cover, it will grow in a clump about 2 feet tall. If planted against a tree, it will climb vertically up the trunk. Prefers partial sun and moderate soil moisture, tolerates more sun than other philodendrons, and once established, tolerates mild drought.

Native to the tropical jungles of Brazil, this philodendron is named for the eminent Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx who championed the use of native plants in modern landscape design.

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Philodendron 'Florida'

Philodendron 'Florida' is a cross between Philodendron pedatum (smooth petioles) and Philodendron squamiferum. So a completely green petiole with small bumps on it, still is a good indication for p. 'Florida'.

Philodendron 'Golden Goddess'

A spectacular philodendron with chartreuse foliage. Super easy to grow and adapts well to almost any light.

This spectacular vine discovered in Indonesia has a lot going for it: It's a member of the trendy philodendron family; it's a climber; and it sports eye-catching golden-yellow foliage. On top of that, Golden Goddess is easy to grow in a bright spot, and like most vines, it becomes more spectacular with age. Over time, the new leaves get bigger and bolder, creating a look you can't help but show off. This plant prefers bright light but avoid direct sunlight. The Golden Goddess is a moderate grower depending on its environment and is hardy in USDA Zone 9-11.

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Philodendron 'Jungle Boogi'

Philodendron 'McColley's Finale'

The Philodendron 'McColley's Finale' is an evergreen tropical hybrid with all the bright and colorful transformations of its foliage.

Philodendron McColley's Finale was hybridized by Robert H. McColley in the late 1960s. It shares many characteristics with other patented Philodendron plants like Prince of Orange, Royal King, and Black Cardinal.

Philodendron 'Painted Lady'

Needs watering regularly; do not overwater. Requires consistently moist soil. Do not let dry out between waterings.

Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Philodendron selloum

Tree Philodendron. Large semiwoody shrub FROM Brazil with enormous glossy leaves, and a single erect unbranched stem that tends to fall over and sprawl when the plant gets large. The robust stem bears stout aerial rootlets between conspicuous leaf scars. The leaves are up to 3' long, deeply dissected into many wavy-margined lobes, and held on long petioles. Older and larger plants develop leaves that are more deeply dissected and more ruffled. The inflorescence consists of a foot-long purplish red spathe enclosing an upright spadix with many tiny petalless flowers. In Nature, tree philodendron can get as large as 15' tall and 15' wide with a stem 6" or more in diameter. It is a popular houseplant if you have enough room, and is great for office interior design, etc.