philodendron hederaceum
'frilly philly'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

Features very small, narrow green leaves on compact vines with short internodes creating a dense growth habit. The stems, leaves, and petioles are uniformly green, and the vines frequently produce lateral branches that contribute to its full appearance.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 84.2°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Climbing

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The philodendron frilly philly cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This variant was developed at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka through a mutation program using gamma ray exposure. After being exposed to 6.5 gray of gamma rays from a Cesium 137 source, the mutation appeared 9 months later as a single uniform stem, and was then isolated and grown through tip cuttings for 2.5 years to ensure its stability before introduction.

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