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 Rugosum
Botanical Name: Philodendron Rugosum
The Rugosum, native to Ecuador, has large, bright green peltate leaves. Its leaves are more circular than other members of its family, matching a Lily Pad shape more closely than a heart. At a distance, it appears to have a uniform texture, but will reveal itself to have a woven pattern on closer inspection.
The Rugosum is considered a slow but easy to grow houseplant, requiring a lot of filtered sunlight. As a Philodendron, it requires both good drainage and constant moisture – owners should take care to avoid keeping it in areas that may dry out quickly. As these plants are listed as near threatened, it is important to ensure a Rugosum is grown in a nursery before buying it.
Plant Care
Indirect light with some artificial light
Keep those tootsies rootsies dry or this little chap will not be happy
Regular well drained
Don’t risk it for a chocolate biscuit
Although they are a creature of habit and love staying at home, they do occasionally like a day trip to the big outdoors, just to clear away those cobwebs its been harboring for so many months
