Fabulous Trailing Philodendron Types
In this post we discuss both vining and bush philodendron and their varieties.
Trailing philodendron types. Trailing plants lend an air of the tropical to your indoor jungle. Depending on where you place them leaves show variegation of black dark green or pink. Some of the more popular types of philodendron include the following.
It likes medium light and grows vigorously up to 10 to 20 feet. Philodendron erubescens Also known by the n ame Pink Princess its the most adorable variety of philodendron. Erubescens This vining type has reddish-purple stems and arrow-shaped leaves that are coppery-red on the undersides.
They also purify indoor air while looking stunning. While they do look alike and have a lot of the same growth requirements and habits they are different plants with distinct characteristics and needs. Philodendron types include vining and bush philodendrons.
Common Philodendron plants are the heartleaf Philodendron with its long trailing foliage the velvet-leaf plant the Brasil Philodendron cultivar. Part of Araceae family Philodendron is large genus flowering plant contains over 489 known species and many are still unknown. It is undeniably the classic type for beginners with excellent adaptability to a.
For a variegated philodendron with a trailing growth habit bring home a Philodendron Brasil with dark leaves streaked with different shades of green ranging from Kelly to neon. Philodendron Hederaceum or heartleaf Philodendron is another common and popular type of this plant. Coming in hundreds of species choosing the right Philo plant for your home can be quite challenging but not anymore.
The appeal of this variety is that freshly emerged leaves are orange and turn lime green as they mature. Heartleaf - Philodendron Scandens The Heartleaf philodendron is named so because of its heart shaped leaves. This plant can grow to a length of 6 feet so its better to keep it in a large spacious room.