P. cordatum - Heart leaf philodendron (pictured)
P. scandens - Heart leaf philodendron (Very similar in appearance to P. cordatum.)
P. selloum Lace Tree Philodendron (pictured)
How to grow
Partial shade Well-drained soil
Notes
N.A.S.A. determined that Philodendrons were among the best house plants for removing formaldehyde from the air, especially at higher concentrations. At lower concentrations it was found that Aloe Vera removed formaldehyde more efficiently.
Philodendrons are poisonous click Poison Information for more details.
Poisonous parts
Leaves, juices
Toxins
Calcium oxalate
Notes
Philodendrons are an popular container plant that can cause poisoning in humans and pets because of the oxalates they contain. General symptoms of poisoning are: erythema (reddening and inflammation of the skin), itchiness.
Philodendrons were among the best house plants in N.A.S.A.'s tests for removing toxins
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