{"product_id":"nasiona-filodendrona-lacerum-philodendron-lacerum","title":"Lacerum Philodendron Seeds - Philodendron lacerum","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLacerum Philodendron - Philodendron lacerum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhilodendron lacerum\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen, perennial climbing plant from the arum family (Araceae), native to the humid forests of the Greater Antilles. In nature, it grows as an epiphyte or hemiepiphyte, climbing tree trunks with adventitious roots to a height of several metres, or even around 10 metres. Its distinguishing features are large, leathery, green to greyish-green leaves with deeply cut margins (Latin “lacerum” - ragged), reaching \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in width.\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 Lacerum Philodendron grows moderately quickly to quickly. Its stems are climbing, with internodes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, and adventitious roots emerge from each node, allowing the plant to attach itself to a support. The leaves of young plants are almost entire or only wavy; the characteristic incisions appear with age and eventually extend roughly halfway to the midrib. Smooth, rounded petioles grow to \u003cstrong\u003e20–35 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. With a stable moss support, the plant forms a several-metre-high wall of greenery within a few years; without support, it grows more slowly and produces smaller leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe inflorescence consists of a spadix surrounded by a spathe and usually appears in groups of 2–3 at one node, on peduncles approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. The slender spathe is \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long; its tube is purple on the inside, while the open part is sulphur-yellow to ivory-coloured. The approximately 10 cm long spadix is pollinated by beetles in nature; after pollination, small berries develop. Indoors, only large, mature specimens flower.\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;\"\u003eThe species is endemic to the Greater Antilles: it occurs in Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It was described by Nikolaus Jacquin as \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eArum lacerum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in 1829 Heinrich Wilhelm Schott transferred it to the genus Philodendron. It grows in humid tropical forests, in the shade of tall trees, with consistently high humidity and year-round warmth; introduced, among other places, to Hawaii and the Philippines, it has become naturalised in some areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn Europe's temperate climate, the Lacerum Philodendron is grown exclusively as a potted plant indoors, in a heated room, greenhouse or conservatory. It needs bright, filtered light; strong sunlight scorches the leaf blades, while deep shade causes elongated internodes. The optimal temperature is \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e; in winter, it should not fall below \u003cstrong\u003e13–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, while temperatures around 10 °C cause damage to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe growing medium should be loose, well-aerated and rich in humus - a mixture of peat or compost with bark, perlite and coconut fibre works well. Keep the soil constantly slightly moist, but never waterlogged; excess water leads to root rot. High air humidity (60–80 %) promotes large, deeply divided leaves. During the growing season, fertilise every 2–4 weeks with diluted fertiliser for foliage plants; in winter, reduce watering and stop fertilising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAn impressive plant for bright living rooms, offices, winter gardens and greenhouses, valued by collectors for its unusual leaf shape. On a moss pole, it forms a vertical wall of greenery; it can also be grown in hanging containers. All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested by humans or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54108270264648,"sku":"2699","price":19.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108270297416,"sku":"2700","price":175.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Filodendrona-LacerumPhilodendron-Lacerum-2.webp?v=1790068472","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-filodendrona-lacerum-philodendron-lacerum","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}