Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1650

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Araceae

Family ja: サトイモ

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Description en: Genus of up to 500 species of often epiphytic, evergreen shrubs, root climbers, or small trees from variable habitats, usually rainforest, in the USA (Florida), Mexico, the West Indies, and Central and tropical South America. They are grown for their leathery, glossy leaves, which may be simple, pinnatifid, or pinnatisect, ovate to oblong, heart-, arrow-, or broadly spear-shaped, and toothed or entire; they are borne alternately, or in tufts or rosettes. Seed-raised species often have a distinct juvenile stage, with leaves quite unlike those of mature plants. Inflorescences, comprising tiny, petalless flowers borne on spadices and enclosed by spathes, are produced intermittently. Where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as house-plants. In warmer areas, train climbing species through a palm tree or against a wall, and grow large shrubs as specimen plants. Small epiphytes are suitable for a large hanging basket. All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with sap may irritate skin.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Surface-sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Take stem-tip or leaf bud cuttings In summer. Layer or air layer in spring.

Pests en: Prone to scale insects and red spider mites under glass.

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Comment ja: フィロデンドロン

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57