{"product_id":"nasiona-filodendrona-findens-philodendron-findens","title":"Findens Philodendron Seeds - Philodendron findens","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eFindens Philodendron - Philodendron findens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhilodendron findens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, evergreen aroid in the arum family (Araceae), scientifically described only in 1997. It is a climbing hemiepiphyte from the humid forests of Central America, climbing tree trunks. The species is prized for its large, glossy, heart-shaped to ovate leaves, \u003cstrong\u003e40–76 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, whose margins in mature plants split between the veins, giving the blade an almost pinnate appearance. Hence the name - the Latin “findens” means “splitting”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant produces a thick, glossy stem with internodes \u003cstrong\u003e4–9 cm long and 2–4 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young specimens have small, entire, heart-shaped leaves; only after gaining support do the blades grow and begin to split. The petioles, sharply D-shaped in cross-section, usually measure \u003cstrong\u003e43–119 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Indoors, growth is moderate to fast - with high humidity and a moss-covered support, the plant produces several leaves per season and becomes an impressive climber after several years, with its height limited by the length of the support. It is long-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eInflorescences appear only on mature, climbing plants - two per leaf axil. The spathe is \u003cstrong\u003e13–23 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, green on the outside, greenish white inside, and red in the tube; it surrounds the spadix of tiny flowers. In nature, it flowers mainly in May and July, although the season is probably longer. The fruits are quadrangular berries about 4 mm in diameter, scented - according to the authors of the description - like kiwi fruit. Flowering is rare in pots; the plant is grown for its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIts range includes Costa Rica, Panama and western Colombia (Valle del Cauca). The plant grows from sea level to about \u003cstrong\u003e1400 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, in tropical moist forest and premontane rainforest, mainly on the Atlantic side of the mountains. It is usually a hemiepiphyte climbing tree trunks, and less often grows on steep, moist slopes. The habitat has consistently high humidity, filtered light beneath the forest canopy and warmth all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species does not tolerate frost or cold - in the temperate climate of Europe, it is a houseplant or greenhouse plant (USDA zones \u003cstrong\u003e10–12\u003c\/strong\u003e). Optimal temperatures are \u003cstrong\u003e18–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e; below 12–15°C growth stops, while temperatures around 5°C damage the leaves. Choose a bright position without direct midday sun - filtered light near an east- or west-facing window. Use an airy, humus-rich substrate: bark, coconut fibre, perlite and compost. Water when the top 2–3 cm of the substrate has dried out, less often in winter; waterlogging causes root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAir humidity of \u003cstrong\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e and a moss pole or climbing board are crucial - without support, the leaves remain small and entire. Fertilize every 2–4 weeks during the growing season, using half the recommended dose. In summer, the plant can be kept in a shady, sheltered spot on a terrace, but it must be brought indoors before cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eA collector's species, rarely available for sale, valued in aroid enthusiasts' collections. A mature specimen on a moss-covered support makes an impressive tropical accent in a bright living room, conservatory or greenhouse, alongside monsteras and anthuriums. The plant contains calcium oxalate - keep it out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54108284617032,"sku":"2701","price":19.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108284649800,"sku":"2702","price":175.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Filodendrona-FindensPhilodendron-Findens-4.webp?v=1790068670","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-filodendrona-findens-philodendron-findens","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}