Philodendron Gigas Juvenile. Philodendron white knight. Note the conspicuous tuft of elongated scales on the genicula of both.
As a juvenile plant this philodendron looks much like the common philodendron hederaceum except that it is a bit lighter. Philodendron gigas as a young plant it is hard to know the potential. Pteromischum have supervolute invernation cullen 1978 like most other aroids philodendron leaves undergo heteroblastic development a gradual change in morphology from juvenile to adult forms grayum 1990.
Several are cultivated as ornamentals and houseplants for their attractive large foliage.
Philodendron white knight. With a little maturity and something to climb the leaves start to change shape from cordate heart shaped to something much more interesting. Philodendron genus of approximately 45 species of stout stemmed climbing herbs of tropical america. Philodendron gigas as a young plant it is hard to know the potential.