Propagating Philodendron Selloum In Water. Philodendron selloum is a tropical plant from the brazilian rain forest where its broad leaves grow 2 feet wide on the 15 foot tall plant. Philodendron erubescens propagation by cutting the apical meristem in water or soil.
A philodendron selloum that is given the right amount of light water humidity and fertilizer will grow to be an enduring member of the family. The species is a member of philodendron subgenus meconostigma and is not always easy to propagate. In the united states the heat loving shrub grows as an indoor plant except in u s.
Without the necessary care these plants will not produce brilliant white.
The genus name philodendron comes from the greek words philo and dendron which means tree loving. The philodendron erubescens blushing philodendron has beautiful unique features including a beautiful wine colored stem large deep green leaves and sometimes even leaves of different colors and variations. Philodendron selloum plant care basics. You may remember your grandmother starting to grow her own plants in jars of water.