A vast genus of tropical American aroids ranging from compact heart-leaf trailers to enormous tree-climbing forms, beloved as forgiving and varied houseplants.
Description
Philodendrons vary from small heart-shaped trailing plants to giant climbers like the split-leaf Selloum, with leaves often glossy and either entire, deeply lobed, or pinnate.
Cultivation
Most tolerate medium to bright indirect light and average watering with good drainage. A moss pole encourages climbing types to produce larger, more sculptural leaves.
Uses
A staple of indoor plant collections worldwide, with hundreds of species and cultivars. Rare variegated philodendrons like Pink Princess have become popular collector pieces.