Philodendron climbing

Climbing philodendron is a houseplant that cannot grow without a so-called base, which is a tree. There are many varieties of philodendrons. This plant can reach enormous sizes, so a spacious room will be most suitable for them, in which it will be more comfortable to grow, and it will look much more interesting.

The philodendron has many so-called relatives, both in size and development. One of the most similar is the monstera (she, like the philodendron, is part of the aroid family, but of a slightly different species). The most affordable for growing in an ordinary small apartment is such a subspecies of philodendron as climbing. It, unlike others, can be grown in an ordinary pot, or basket, it will not take up much space, and it will not take much time for courting, as it is quite unpretentious, and grows well in the shade.

There are several more types of this culture, which will also grow pretty well in a small apartment. This can be considered a philodendron under such an interesting "name" as warty. The leaves of this plant are slightly more decorative than those of other species, but still, without a base, it will not grow beautiful and healthy.

Sello is another type of philodendron, which is distinguished by its beautiful, but not quite small leaves. Although the growth of this plant reaches a maximum of 1.5 meters, and, it would seem, will not bring inconvenience when grown in a cramped apartment, the plant can grow quite spaciously in width. Even if the plants differ in size, or they are of different types, then the care for them will be exactly the same (this is if the culture is grown at home).

Caring for a philodendron climbing at home

Temperature

Climbing philodendron tolerates heat well. If many other plants are quite difficult to tolerate the summer period of time, then the philodendron lives well, provided that it is constantly fed with moisture. The most comfortable air temperature is 25 degrees. In winter, the optimum temperature is not lower than 15 degrees. Drafts are considered the only enemy, so it is not recommended to grow crops outdoors.

Lighting

Almost all types of philodendrons prefer to grow in bright enough light. Even if the plant is in a large foyer, or a spacious hall, light is still needed, despite the shade tolerance. There are only a few species of this culture that grow well in perfect shade without light, such are the climbing, as well as the blushing philodendron. Do not forget that the direct rays of the sun should not hit the plant.

Watering

Climbing Philodendron is a crop that prefers to grow with a fairly large amount of moisture, so constant thorough watering is one of the main factors for good growth. This is especially important on summer days, when the earth dries up instantly. After watering, when the ground is completely saturated, the drained water must be drained from the stand.But in winter, you need to water the plant rather carefully. If the air temperature is low enough, then excessive moisture can be detrimental. Both severe waterlogging and drying out will become destructive, so you need to carefully monitor both the air temperature and the condition of the soil. One important point in watering is water - there should be no lime in it.

Consequently, the water from the tap of a city apartment or house is not dangerous for the culture, but water from a well, or extracted with the help of a well, which necessarily includes a certain percentage of lime, is most likely not entirely suitable. There is a kind of philodendron - bottle philodendron, so this plant can easily endure several days without moisture, but no more. This species accumulates water in its leaves, so it can easily live without daily watering.

Humidity level

For the climbing philodendron, a sufficiently high humidity of the air itself is very important. When it is winter outside and the heating is turned on in the houses, the air is rather stale and dry, so it is advisable to spray the leaves with water every day or do a so-called shower. Sometimes a special pipe made of moss fibers, or coconut, serves as a support for such a plant. Moistening it can also moisturize the philodendron well. It must be remembered that both for watering and for wetting the tube must be lukewarm. Wiping all the leaves with a wet cloth will give the plant not only strength, but also make it brighter and more beautiful. Many people prefer to use a variety of leaf polishes.

Top dressing

Philodendron climbing actively grows for about eight months out of twelve. The most vigorous growth lasts from March to September. During this period, the plant especially needs constant feeding. A couple of times a month, during active growth, it is necessary to feed the culture. Best of all, special fertilizers are suitable for this, which fill the plants with all the necessary components and substances. It is believed that if the fertilizer contains nitrogen, the plant will grow faster. Therefore, if there is no special need for urgent growth, then you need to choose a fertilizer without nitrogen.

Transfer

The climbing philodendron needs periodic replanting. A young plant is transplanted every spring, and from the third year of life it can be transplanted at intervals of two years. Since the culture increases in size every year, the pot should be more spacious every year than the previous one. For already grown plants, it is enough to simply change the soil from above, replanting is no longer necessary. Only the pot should correspond to the size of the crop, because the plant simply dies in the cramped conditions. There are several options for the composition of the earth, but the best is a mixture of turf, peat and humus soil, and add sand. For adult plants, a mixture of peat, coniferous and leafy soil with sand is suitable.

Reproduction of the climbing philodendron

The climbing philodendron can reproduce in almost every part of it. For reproduction, you can take part of the trunk, the top of the plant, directly the roots, leaves, seeds. The apical cuttings are most used to propagate the philodendron. The most important condition for everything to go well is a temperature of up to 30 degrees and a sufficiently high humidity. Therefore, it is better to propagate a philodendron in summer or spring, in winter it is very difficult to create suitable conditions for such a process. In order to create the necessary humidity, you can take a special glass or polyethylene cap, an ordinary jar. In order for the cuttings to grow well, they must be constantly ventilated. This should be done every two days, or more often. If the stalk is rooting, then it is better to do this using damp sand. Philodendron needs to be pruned periodically, this will allow it to grow better, make it more rejuvenated.

Pests and diseases

If the climbing philodendron is properly looked after, all requirements are met, then harmful insects will not attack it. But in principle, there are several enemies for this type of plant. The most dangerous is the scabbard. It is dangerous because in the first intervals when it appears, it is not visible at all, it is so scanty. But settling on the leaves of the plant, the scale insect begins to suck the juice, as a result of which the culture dries up, the leaves wither, and in the end, the plant simply dies. Spider mites and thrips are other nasty enemies that also wreak havoc on the plant.

It must be remembered that climbing philodendron can be quite dangerous to human health. The juice that they produce can have a very bad effect on the mucous membrane and just on the skin. To avoid all kinds of injury, you need to take precautions. When caring for a climbing philodendron, it is imperative to wear gloves so that the juice does not fall on exposed skin. The tool used to care for the culture must be thoroughly washed, as well as the hands, in spite of the fact that they were wearing gloves. If there are children in the house, then in no case should they be allowed to touch the plant. Animals also need to be kept away from the philodendron, because the hardest thing to explain to them is that this is dangerous.