Philodendron Leaves
Philodendron species and cultivars vary widely in their tolerance to environmental conditions, with some growing under nearly full sun and others requiring shaded conditions. Most philodendrons require moist soil for at least part of the year. The American Society for Horticultural Science says that philodendron plants cannot tolerate extended periods of dryness, although some species can stand short periods of drought.
Philodendron cordatum requires shade to full sun. Philodendrons are native to rainforests and require high humidity that most houses cannot provide. A few philodendrons grow in the tropics where they get lots of water from nearly daily rains. Others, such as Philodendron Selloum and the "Hope" cultivar of P. scandens, will survive in a dry area in a pot if watered regularly in summer or outside in the ground during the warmer months with protection from drought when necessary.
The leaves of a philodendron range from 2.5-10 cm (1-4 inches). The leaves of a philodendron are between 5mm and 100mm long. Philodendrons have broad, relatively thin leaves. The fruits of the plant are orange berries.
Leaves can be smaller than 1cm to larger than 1 meter long. The leaves of a philodendron are between 5-50 cm long. Philodendrons have broad, relatively thin leaves. The flowers of the plant come in various colors and shapes.
Flowers range from 1/8" to 8" wide and can be found in various colors depending on how mature they are. The leaves of a philodendron range from 2.5-10 cm (1-4 inches). Philodendrons have broad, relatively thin leaves. Flowers can be found in various shapes and colors depending on how mature they are.
Leaves are lanceolate, globose or ovate in shape, with margins that range from entire to deeply lobed, and can be as long as 1 meter. The leaves of a philodendron are between 5-50 cm long. The leaves of a philodendron range from 2.5-10 cm (1-4 inches). Philodendrons have broad, relatively thin leaves.
The orange berries come from green flowers that are 12mm to 5cm wide. The leaves of a philodendron range from 2.5-10 cm (1-4 inches). Philodendrons have broad, relatively thin leaves. The broadest variety of leaf shapes belongs to the genus Philodendron bipinnatifidum, with at least 30 variants. Leaf size varies from less than 1 cm (0.5 inch) long and 2 mm (0.08 inch) wide in some shade dwelling species like P. cochlioides and P. cordatum, to 25cm (10 inches) long and 70 mm wide in the "Hope" cultivar of P. scandens. The American Society for Horticultural Science says that philodendrons can have between ten and 40 leaves each year. In some cases, the leaf blades are cut from leaflets resembling small or partially developed leaves instead of having a lamina divided into leaflets.
Global philodendron leaves production
The top five countries producing philodendron leaves are Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. In 2016, these countries accounted for a combined total of approximately 940 metric tons of philodendron leaves.
Philodendrons are widely cultivated as ornamental plants due to their striking foliage. These plants are popular houseplants and are also used in landscaping. In the wild, philodendrons can be found in rainforests and other humid tropical environments.
The philodendron is a member of the Araceae family, which includes aroids such as anthuriums and alocasias. There are approximately 400 species of philodendron, many of which are popular houseplants.