Philodendron scandens oxycardium

heart-leaf philodendron, parlour ivy, parlor ivy

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Again, reproduce from stem sections, one leaf attached, in moist soil, aerial roots immediately at soil surface, spring or early summer. Simple layering and air layering can be again be used, as above. Keep shaded, moist; humidity-loving, thrives on neglect. May also be grown from seed but usually not worth the effort, as with Philodendron domesticum. Zone 10

See Also

Monstera deliciosa, Philodendron pertusum (cut-leaf philodendron, ceriman, Mexican bread fruit)
Philodendron domesticum (elephant's ear)

Related Topics

Simple Layering
Air Layering
Soil
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