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Philodendron erubescens Painted Lady 6" nursery pot fully rooted

In the Greek language, “philo” means love, whereas “Dendron” means “tree”. The plant was named Philodendron in 1829 in reference to the fact that it is a “tree hugger” and loves to climb along with trees. These plants are one of the largest groups of genera in the family Araceae. They are flowering plants most commonly used as indoor, ornamental houseplants. Their foliage is what makes them so popular. Philodendrons have over 400 species, all of which vary in shapes, colors, and sizes. They can be oval, heart-shaped, or pointy. Similarly, they all vary in colors as well. Some have dark green leaves, some have light ones, but all of them have a thick, leathery texture to avoid excessive loss of moisture.

In some cultures, a Philodendron plant stands for health and abundance. This genus has been cultivated extensively and some of its beautiful variations are Philodendron Hastatum, Philodendron Sodiroi, Philodendron Serpens, and also, Painted Lady plant Philodendron.

The first Philodendron goes back to 1644 and is native to the Caribbean and Colombia. These plants mainly belong to the tropical shipping rain forests of America and the West Indies. Apart from rain forests, they can also be found growing alongside river banks and swamps. These plants can also be found in parts of Australia and Africa as well as Asia.

Philodendron Painted Lady is a hybrid plant of two-parent Philodendrons, namely, P. Erubescens Emerald Queen plant and P. Erubescens Burgundy plant.

Painted Lady Plant Philodendron Features
Foliage and stem
As mentioned earlier, these plants are very much in demand for their foliage. They have large, unique yellow leaves that have speckles of green on them and are shaped like hearts. This yellow color turns into green as the plant matures. Their leaves have a leathery texture and a shiny, glossy appearance. They have red petioles and the leaves can grow as long as 6 inches.

Evergreen
Luckily, these plants are evergreen. This means that their leaves stay large, thick, and beautiful as long as they live. This is always a favorable feature for houseplant lovers that wish to grow tropical plants indoors.

Height
If given the right Philodendron Painted Lady care, these plants can grow as tall as 2 to 5 feet and spread as wide as 12 to 16 inches. However, every plant has its genetic makeup and may vary greatly in terms of size.

Humidity Tolerance
As tropical plants, the Philodendron Painted Lady loves moisture. You can use a humidifier in the house to compensate for dry air in your area. Misting the plant every once in a while is also not a bad idea. Just make sure you don't overdo it because standing water on leaves is what calls dangerous insects for a visit.

Flowers
Very rarely, these plants bloom and grow flowers. These flowers are green or white and may show up during the late spring or mid-summer season. However, plant specialists suggest that if you are growing this plant indoors, it is better to cut these flowers off. Not only do they take up a lot of the plant's energy and resources, but they also have an annoying smell and are not all that beneficial anyway.

Drought-resistance
As discussed, these plants love water. So, they are not drought-resistant plants. They need frequent watering sessions and humidity around them.


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