Sunday, April 8, 2012

lacy tree philodendron



scientific name: Philodendron selloum

Clade: Gymnosperm, Vascular plant, seed producing.

Date Collected: March 29th, 2012

Location Collected: This plant was collected in my house, specifically in the Garden.

Habitat: This plant is a tropical shrub with large deep cut leaves. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil. This plant is native to South America, namely to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay but is also cultivated as a landscape plant in the gulf coast and east coast of the United States, such as in Florida.

Special Notes: Approximately 15-20 years are required for P. selloum to grow to an appropriate size and produce flowers in an indoor environment where space is limited. For this plant, leaves can grow up to 4–5 m tall and wide.

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