Monday, April 18, 2011

P. cordatum - Heart leaf philodendron,P. selloum Lace Tree Philodendron

Common names:
P. cordatum - Heart leaf philodendron (pictured) P. scandens - Heart leaf philodendron (Very similar in appearance to P. cordatum.) P. selloum Lace Tree Philodendron (pictured)

Care:
Prefers partial shade
Prefers 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

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