Philodendron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Philodendrons |
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| Tree Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum) | |
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Aroideae
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Philodendreae
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Philodendron
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Philodendron (tree lover) is a large genus of the Arum family, Araceae. Currently, about 900 different species are known. The plants are evergreen flowering plants. Some of them are vines, some can grow as epiphytes. Most of them grow like bushes. They can reach a height of about 6 meters.
Very often, Philodendron are grown as houseplants. They grow quickly, and are easy to care for. Sometimes Monstera are still called Philodendron. That plant is very similar.
Philodendron are sometime grown because they can neutralise some poisons commonly found indoors, most notably formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and benzene.
Images for kids
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A leaf of Philodendron maximum
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Philodendron bipinnatifidum, the stem showing typical leaf scars and adventitious roots
See also
In Spanish: Philodendron para niños
