What is Filodendron with Listra?
Philodendron, scientifically known as Monster Deliciosa, is a type of permanent plant belonging to the Araceae family. This plant of creeping guilt has air roots and can grow up to 66 feet (about 20 m). Its wide, heart leaves are glossy, leather and large, usually measuring 10 to 35 inches (about 25 to 90 cm) in length and about 10 to 30 inches (25 to 75 cm) in width. Young plants carry smaller leaves without holes or lobes, but rapidly develop cracks and gaps as they ripen.
Monster Delciosa is a creeping vine commonly grown as a houseplant or decoration for the interior of public buildings. This ornamental plant is popular according to its leaves of excessive size, which seem to be cuts or division, hence the name. When grown as a flower pot and placed inside, it should take care because it is poisonous and can pose a risk for children and pets when ingested.
This creeping plant carries fruit that grows to a maximum length of about 10 inches (25 cm) and a diameter of 1 to 1.6 inches (approximately 3 to 4 cm). The fruit resembles the green ear of corn covered with a scale that has a hexagonal shape. When the fruit is immature, the fruit of philodendron with a divided molding form of juicy acid, which can cause immediate swelling, painful irritation and loss of voice during consumption. It usually takes about a year for the fruit to ripen and become safe enough to eat. The edible meat emits a strong odor and has a fruit taste comparable to the flavor of pineapple and jackfruit.
General names for these climbers include Mexican bread, windowleaf and ceriman. Philodendron with divided leaves comes from the rainforests of tropical areas such as South Panama and Southern Mexico. It is used at temperatures between 68 and 86 ° F (about 20 to 30 ° C) and prefers shade and high humidity. Mrást can cause this plant and growth stops when the temperature is less than about 50 ° C (10 ° C). When growing inside, the leaves may not develop their distinctive perforation if the light level is too low.
For this plant, only slight irrigation is required, for example once a week. When choosing a location for philodendron with lists, it should be planted somewhere where it can remain permanently because it cannot be tolerant of frequent movement. If it moves to another location, it tends to drop the leaves. In general, it is without pests, but can be contaminated with spiders, mealy bugs and aphids. If this happens, a simple solution of water and soaps can be sprayed on the plant.