Philodendron erubescens, the blushing philodendron or red-leaf philodendron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Colombia.[1][2] It is a robust evergreen climber growing to 3–6 m (10–20 ft), with red stems and heart-shaped leaves up to 40 cm (16 in) in length. The flowers are deep red, fragrant spathes up to 15 cm (6 in) long, in summer and autumn.[3][4] The specific epithet erubescens means "blushing".[5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Philodendron |
| Species: | P. erubescens
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| Philodendron erubescens K.Koch & Augustin
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Horticulture
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With a minimum temperature of 15 °C (59 °F), in temperate regions it must be grown under glass or as a houseplant. It prefers indirect or filtered sunlight but will also tolerate lower light conditions. Similarly high humidity is ideal but it will manage with less.[6]
More than a dozen hybrid cultivars of P. erubescens can commonly be found in cultivation, including 'Black Cardinal', 'Birkin' , 'Burgundy' , 'Green Emerald', 'Green Princess', 'Imperial Green', 'Imperial Red', 'McColley’s Finale', 'Moonlight', 'Pink Princess', 'Prince of Orange', 'Red Emerald', 'Rojo Congo', 'White Princess', and 'White Wizard'.[6][7][8]
Most of these cultivars are considered “self-heading”, and not climbing; in time, they form dense, compact colonies of individual plants, originating from a single larger stalk.[6] The species, as well as some cultivars, have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[9]
All parts of P. erubescens are toxic due to calcium oxalate and should be kept away from pets and young children.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Philodendron erubescens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Philodendron erubescens". Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- ^ "Exotic Rainforest - Philodendron erubescens". Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ a b c d Russ, K; Pertuit, A; Smith, B. "Philodendron factsheet". Home & Garden Information Center. Clemson University. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "Philodendron 'Pink Princess' - Aroid Cultivar Wiki". www.aroid.org. Archived from the original on 2017-07-23.
- ^ Donovan, J. "Philodendron Erubescens Care Guide". Lawn.com.au. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 76. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
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