Re: blushing philodendron

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John,

I found many references and pictures and it is indeed the plant I am looking for, although I had no idea it could reach 40 feet when climbing.  I had my original plant about three years before it was destroyed in our house fire, and the stems were about three feet long in a tabletop pot and very lush.  I have found several philodendron sites that sell plants but not the one I want.  Are there any suppliers that you could recommend that might carry that variety?

Sincerely,

Carol

 

Philodendron scandens subsp. micans "velvet leaf" philodendron.

It's available from many sources by web search.

 

John

 

In a message dated 9/3/2009 11:40:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, REDRAGON40@aol.com writes:

Awhile back I received a lot of responses about my trying to rescue a cutting that was very distressed, but despite my best efforts, it didn't make it.  I would like to locate a plant to replace it.  I am not a botanist, so please excuse my clumsy description.  When I bought it back in the sixties, it was called a blushing philodendron.  Here are some of its characteristics:

 

standard heart shaped leaves a little smaller and narrower than those of common plants seen in garden stores

a grainy microbeaded upper surface that gives the leaves a sort of matte satin appearance

maroon undersurface

bronzy color of newer foliage and growing tips

relatively slow growing, especially compared to my "standard" philo, which is rampant.

 

I would really appreciate any feedback about this plant, especially whether it is available anywhere.  I'm not an aroid collector, this is just one of my top favorite plants and I would love to have one again.

Sincerely,

Carol Ross

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