Philodendron x mandaianum is a hybrid of Philodendron erubescens and Philodendron hastatum created in 2014. Its new cultivar, 'Ruby', has not only beautiful, dark red stems and petioles, but also its foliage shows very dark red colouration. A very easy-to-grow climber.
form the Modern Latin genus name Philodendron (Schott, 1830), from 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 x mandaianum 'Ruby'
Philodendron x mandaianum 'Ruby' is approximately 65 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 17 cm pot.