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Take the FFL Pledge!Philodendron scandens Heart Leaf Philodendron
Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the heart leaf philodendron (Philodendron scandens), detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and care requirements. It describes the plant’s adaptability to indoor and outdoor environments, highlighting its tolerance for low light and its potential to grow as a ground cover or climbing plant. The document also outlines the plant’s physical attributes, including leaf shape, size, and color, as well as its moderate growth rate and soil preferences. Additionally, it addresses the plant’s pest and disease resistance, propagation methods, and optimal planting conditions. Original publication date October 1999.
About this Publication
This document is FPS472, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Gilman, E. (2007). Philodendron scandens Heart Leaf Philodendron. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp472-1999


