It is native to southeast Brazil and is part of the section Baursia. In fact, it is the type species of this section. It has long lance-shaped leaves that point upwards with a large predominant midvein. The midvein is used to store water for periods of drought that occur during the dry season. Along the midvein there are small red glands that produce a clear sap that results in a freckled-look on both sides of the leaves. The leaves themselves can grow to almost a meter long with a width of about 10 cm. Also, the plant has a climbing growth habit. The aerial roots of the plant are red when they first begin growing and later turn a dark brown with age. The spadix of Philodendron crassinervium gets to about 20–25 cm long and is covered by a spathe that is white with shades of a dark red towards the bottom where the spadix emerges. The berries produced contain eight axile ovules in each ovary locule.
Philodendron Crassinervium Care
Philodendron Crassinervium
Other names: Philodendron Alternans Schott
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 26°C
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Always allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering a Philodendron. When watering, cover the entire surface to prevent leaf problems because of dry soil areas.
Fertilizer
Feed your Philodendron Crassinervium monthly in the spring and summer with a basic houseplant food diluted to half the recommended strength. Fertilize every other month in the fall and winter.
Sunlight
The Philodendron Crassinervium can cope with low light conditions, but grows faster and produces more leaves bright indirect light. Do not put it in direct sunlight-the sun will burn the foliage.
Soil
Loose, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Use a good quality, fast draining, loose soil that contains a substantial amount of organic material.
Temperature
Your Philodendron Crassinervium will grow well in temperatures between 65-80 degrees during the day and above 55 degrees at night. Keep it away from drafts, especially during the winter months.
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