Philodendron 'Florida ghost' is a variegated variety of Philodendron 'Florida' which is a hybrid of Philodendron pedatum Kunth and Philodendron squamiferum Poepp. & Endl. produced in Florida by Robert McColley form his breeding program in the 1950's. It has beautiful, multi-lobed, variegated leaves with a single large lower lobe. Juvenile leaves emerge very light green and turn dark green with time. Petioles are dark red and scaly. It is a hemi-epiphyte and quick and easy grower. It is scandent and will climb given suitable support.
From 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 'Florida Ghost'
Philodendron 'Florida ghost' comes infollowing sizes:
baby (XS) - comes in a ⌀ 6 cm pot and is ca. 10cm tall
S - comes in a ⌀ 10.5cm pot and is ca. 15cm tall
M - comes in a ⌀ 15 cm pot and is ca. 50cm tall
L - comes in a ⌀ 19 cm pot and is ca. 70cm tall
