Vigorous climbing plants, richly branched shrubs and ornamental trees abound in the evergreen realm of philodendrons. It's not that easy to find the ideal tree friend for your home and workplace. This selection of beautiful Philodendron species would like to make it easier for you to choose.
The Philodendron Xanadu convinces with its beautiful leaf shape
Climbing philodendron species
If you fancy a fast-growing houseplant that will cover niches with little light in no time at all, you are well advised to choose one of the following climbing tree friend species:
- Philodendron bipennifolium reaches a height of up to 250 cm on the trellis
- Philodendron elegans impresses with 45 cm long and 30 cm wide pinnate leaves that are reminiscent of a window leaf
- Philodendron imbe is one of the fast-growing species and climbs to the ceiling in no time at all
- Philodendron laciniatum, on the other hand, takes its time with growth and remains at a height of 150 cm
The decorative species Philodendron erubescens shows its most beautiful side with and without a climbing aid. The 40 cm long and 20 cm wide decorative leaves are copper-colored on the underside and shiny green on the upper side. The trunk and leaf stalks have a purple nuance. If a climbing aid is available, the tree friend will reach a height of a whopping 200 cm.
Tree friend for the hanging basket
It doesn't always have to be flowering hanging plants in the hanging basket (€11.99) to make living rooms and offices comfortable. The Philodendron scandens provides convincing proof that an evergreen plant is also perfectly suited for traffic lights. The long tendrils are studded with dark green, arrow-like leaves. For a dense growth, cut off the tips of the shoots every now and then.
Upright philodendron species
With their tightly upright growth and rich branching, the following philodendron species create an evergreen feel-good atmosphere in all semi-shady to shady locations:
- Philodendron Xanadu convinces with notched leaves and compact growth
- Philodendron bipinnatifidum inspires with decorative leaves that are up to 40 cm long and 30 cm wide
- Philodendron selloum develops dense rosettes of deeply incised, 90 cm long leaves on the short trunk
- Philodendron 'Atom' enchants with deep green, wavy leaves that reach a length of up to 50 cm
To embellish small rooms with the unique flair of an evergreen philodendron, the dwarf variety Philodendron selloum 'Robert Chumbley Miniature' is just the thing. The non-climbing tree friend does not grow taller than 80 to 100 cm and is just as easy to care for as its big brothers.
tips
Monstera are often mistakenly offered in the trade as philodendrons. Although the window leaf is also one of the arum plants, it rightly represents a different genus within the plant family. To be on the safe side when purchasing a tree friend, ask specifically for the botanical name of your favorite philodendron species.