Re: blushing philodendron

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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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