Product information "Philodendron asperatum"
Name: | Philodendron asperatum, (K.Koch) K.Koch 1855 |
Synonyms: | not known |
Etymology: | asperatus = rough, uneven |
Propagation: | divisions |
Origin: | northern South America |
Habitat: | Hemiepiphytic in tropical lowland and montane forests in moist wet forests on both sides of the Andes and the Amazon basin in semi-shaded areas on sandy soils at altitudes of 200-1400m. |
Notes: | Philodendron asperatum is widespread in northern South America from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast, it is also found in the Caribbean. Although the main occurrence is above 200m, sites at sea level are also not uncommon: this species is very adaptable and vigorous. |