The Philodendron has the second largest number of species in any genus in the Araceae family.
Though the specific number is unknown, Philodendrons usually have very large leaves and the appearance of leaves on a single plant can vary dramatically as maturation of Philodendron leaves does not occur uniformly across the plant.
The berries on Philodendron plants are often toxic. Philodendrons are native to the American tropics.
Although Philodendron plants don’t like complete sun or complete shade, they grow well in almost any light, and a slower than expected rate of growth can almost always be remedied by increasing the amount of light it receives.
Philodendron Sodiroi
Botanical Name: Philodendron Sodiroi
The Sodiroi, native to French Guiana, is a medium-sized (but growth-capable) Philodendron with a striking set of heart-shaped, silvery leaves. The Sodiroi’s bicolour leaves vary between patches of dark green, mostly around the edges of the leaf and the stem, and eclectic streaks of silvery green in between these areas – with these silvery green areas often taking over entirely near the top of the leaf. Given its colouring and its glossy texture, onlookers would be forgiven for mistaking it for a stained-glass model of a leaf!
Sodiroi is not a high maintenance plant. It likes very moist soil and does well with filtered sunlight but can withstand darker conditions more effectively than many houseplants. This plant requires temperatures of at least 13 degrees Celsius, so those in cooler climates should bring it indoors in winter if growing it on a balcony. Owners should make sure that the soil doesn’t completely dry out between each watering.
Plant Care
That of a rainforest canopy, or if that’s not possible then dappled light in your home
Sometimes wet would be ideal
Well drained with even moisture
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Appearance: This looker will make its onlookers look twice as the fluctuations in pattern and hue vary uniquely from leaf to leaf – proving you can’t judge a leaf by its color!
