Philodendron 'Laciniatum Mammoth'
Origin
Mexico, Brazil
Family
Araceae
Description
Philodendron 'Laciniatum' is a multi-branched climber and has a silvery tan trunk with glossy extreme deeply lobed leaves of jungle green on long stems. Long aerial roots help support the philodendron as it grows in size and length. Laciniatum has a semi vine characteristics that grows quickly into a healthy, graceful houseplant that needs little care.
Environment
Philodendrons grow best in medium light and bright indirect sunlight. Older leaves turn yellow naturally. However, several leaves turns yellow at once, it could be an indicator that the plant is getting too much sun. They will tolerate low light, but if the stems become leggy with several inches between the leaves, move the plant to a brighter location.
Philodendrons like rich, loose potting soil that will drain well but is still high in organic matter. They can grow in 100 percent sphagnum peat moss. Avoid alkaline soil at all cost.
Keep the growing medium moist at all times. Push aerial roots into the soil on climbing varieties. Keeping the plants moist during winter when indoor air can get very dry can be a challenge. At the same time, avoid over watering or root rot may develop. If the leaves are drooping, it can indicate either too much water or not enough..
Philodendron is well suited to humid & tropical climate. They like humidity, so you might maintain the humidity around them with a pebble tray of water. Mist them frequently during the growing season, about every two days. During the \winter you should mist them every three to four days.
Philodendrons will produce larger leaves and remain healthier if you fertilize them regularly. Use slow-release pellets at the beginning of the growing season, or weekly 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer. During the winter you only need to fertilize about once per month.
Landscape Uses
Emerald Laciniatum constitute large foliage plants to fill up voids in high ceiling or high traffic area. This phil will evoke a wild tropical feel. They are also instrumental in absorbing more pollutants because of their large size.. It is also an excellent houseplant in bright, warm indoor spaces.
Eliminates
Formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, ammonia, and more
Caution
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Philodendrons are especially poisonous to dogs and cats.
