Philodendrum/Pathos Flashcards
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma
Mini Monstera, Philodendron Ginny.
Green. Climbing/vining, fenestrated leaves.
Araceae, Arum, Aroid.
Southern Thailand, Malaysia.
Watering frequency?
8-10 days.
Saturate and let dry out between waterings.
Light requirements?
Bright indirect light.
North facing windows.
What family are philodendrons in?
Araceae.
Over 4,000 species in the Araceae family.
What family do pathos belong to?
Araceae.
Over 4,000 species in the Araceae family.
What genus are philodendrons in?
Philodendron genus.
Family: Araceae.
What genus are pathos in?
Epipremnum.
Family: Araceae.
Pathos are native to what region?
Tropical Southeastern Asia.
Aka: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines.
Common names for pathos plant:
Money plant, devil’s ivy.
Philodendrons are native to what region?
Tropical America.
Aka: Mexico, all of Central America, and the northern two-thirds of South America.
Common philodendrons varieties:
Red Emerald.
Heart-shaped philodendron.
Horsehead/fiddle leaf.
Velvet leaf.
Selloum.
Elephant ear.
Red emerald philodendron visual characteristics?
Wine-red stems and 12” elongated heart-shaped emerald leaves.
Heart-shaped philodendron visual characteristics?
2 to 3 inch wide, solid green, heart shaped leaves, thin trailing stems.
Horsehead/fiddleleaf philodendron visual characteristics?
18” large, glossy leaves that can resemble a horse’s head or violin.
Velvet leaf philodendron visual characteristics?
Heart-shaped leaves, velvety, iridescent, ranging in color:
bronze
light and dark green
pink and purple variations
white veins
Selloum philodendron visual characteristics?
Heart shaped with serrated wavy edges.
Elephant ear philodendron visual characteristics?
Up to 22” heart-shaped leaves. Can grow to be 3–6 ft tall. Leaves have ruffled edges, variety of colors:
lime green
almost black
red
pink
white
Common pathos plant varieties:
Golden Queen
Neon & Lemon
Marbled Queen
Manjula
Snow Queen
Jade
Cebu Blue
Golden Queen pathos visual characteristics?
Heart-shaped 2-4” glossy dark green and gold variegated leaves.
Neon & lemon pathos visual characteristics?
Neon: 2-4” heart-shaped solid, bright, yellowish lime green leaves.
Lemon: 2-4” heart-shaped solid, bright, yellow leaves.
Marbled Queen pathos visual characteristics?
2-5” hart-shaped waxy, variegated, creamy white or yellow patches on a bright green leaf.
Manjula pathos visual characteristics?
2-5” heart-shaped variegated cream, silver, and green leaves.
Snow Queen pathos visual characteristics?
2-4” variegated mostly white or faintly golden leaves with small amounts of green.
Jade pathos visual characteristics?
Classic bright, waxy, 4”, heart-shaped solid green leaves.
Cebu blue pathos visual characteristics?
Narrow, pointed heart shaped leaves that have a metallic blue-green hue and a subtle sheen.
