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philodendron
noun
phil·o·den·dron
ˌfi-lə-ˈden-drən 
plural philodendrons also philodendra
ˌfi-lə-ˈden-drə
: any of various aroid plants (as of the genus Philodendron) that are cultivated for their showy foliage
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Test soil acidity in azalea, philodendron and ixora plantings and adjust if needed.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Depending on the type, philodendron hits a mature size of between 3-12 feet long.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
One popular type is heart leaf philodendron (shown here).
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Tropical Houseplants Many houseplants, such as pothos, bromeliads, philodendrons, and monsteras, love higher humidity than normally found in our homes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Depending on the type, philodendron hits a mature size of between 3-12 feet long.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
One popular type is heart leaf philodendron (shown here).
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Tropical Houseplants Many houseplants, such as pothos, bromeliads, philodendrons, and monsteras, love higher humidity than normally found in our homes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Philodendron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philodendron. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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