Philodendron scherberichii Croat & M.M.Mora is one of the most impressive species in the genus. It is a hemiepiphyte. Petioles are terete, dark green, semi glossy, weakly short-lineate to striate toward the apex, paler on abaxial side, sometimes pale pink at point of insertion with the blade. Leaves pendant, then spreading-pendant form erect-spreading petioles; blades narrowly ovate-elliptic, dark green, pinkish to reddish when young, semi glossy above, moderately paler and slightly glossier below. Numerous primary lateral veins.
It is said to be very demanding in terms of conditions it requires and is not advised as a houseplant, unless its natural habitat characteristics can be recreated as closely as possible.
The species is named in honour of David Scherberich, head of the living collections of Araceaeat the Jardin Botanique de Lyon, France.
form the Modern Latin genus name Philodendron (Schott, 1830), form Greek philodendron, neuter of philodendrons "loving trees," form philo- "loving" (see philo-) + dendron "tree" (form PIE *der-drew-, form root *deru- "to be firm, solid, steadfast," also forming words for "wood, tree"). The plant so called because it clings to trees.
Philodendron scherberichii
You will receive the plant in the pictures*. If there are more options available, please select one to see the relevant plant pictures.
If you require Additional Informationrmation, details or photos of a particular plant, please don't hesitate to contact us, we are happy to help.
*The first picture is always a representative picture.