The birthplace of a fairly common indoor philodendron is South America. In this part of the world , a huge number of varieties of this plant grow, which can be tree-like, shrubby, and also climbing. As a decorative decoration of apartments, they are valued for beautiful glossy leaves.
As a houseplant, usually climbing philodendron is grown, home care for which is absolutely not complicated. This plant is completely unpretentious and does not require too much attention.
Climbing philodendron, like all representatives of this genus, loves lighted places. However, the peculiarity of this particular variety is that it tolerates partial shade well. When grown, this ornamental plant requires twine stretched along the wall or window and wrapped in moss or synthetic material that mimics it. Philodendron, home care for which is primarily sufficient watering, also requires periodic moistening of leaves and stems. Spraying the plants, you need to try to make sure that the water gets on the twine. The main watering is carried out so that the soil is not waterlogged and does not dry out.
Experts advise replanting the plant every two years in a larger pot. However, most lovers of indoor flowers carry out such an operation only as necessary. That is, the philodendron, care for which is simple at home, is transferred to a new place only if the old "home" is not enough for him. Most often, you only need to remove the surface soil layer with a thickness of about 5 cm and change it to a new one.
In order for you to have an approximate idea of exactly how the plant looks, on this very top you can see the climbing philodendron (photo). Care for it also consists in plucking the upper processes. If this operation is carried out regularly, this already beautiful plant will become even more magnificent and spectacular. In that case, if the window on which the pot stands faces south, it is better to slightly shade the flower. As noted above, he loves the lighted places. However, too much exposure to sunlight can cause burns to appear on the leaves.
Several different care in the warm and cold period of time require many indoor flowers. Philodendron is no exception in this regard. From April to October, this plant should be watered more intensively. In winter, the frequency of humidification should be reduced. The lowest temperature that this flower can tolerate is +16 o C. If it is cooler in the room, it will not die, but it will noticeably reduce the intensity of its development.
From excess moisture, the roots of the climbing philodendron can rot. This process can be observed by the state of the leaves. If their tips, and then the edges, began to turn white, the frequency of watering should be reduced. Ignoring this process will lead to the death of the plant. Sometimes leaflets can be affected by aphids. In this case, black spots appear on their reverse side. Then you need to apply the appropriate drugs, which can be found in a specialized store.
Philodendron propagates very simply. In order to grow a new plant, you just need to cut the petiole with a well-developed leaf and, having processed the place of the cut with root, stick it into the ground. The latter should always be well moistened. The pot is kept in a shaded place until the plant is accepted.
Philodendron, home care which is absolutely uncomplicated, is a very beautiful plant. It certainly deserves to be used to design an apartment or office.