Philodendron Squamiferum Mature. It makes an excellent houseplant and in the wet tropics grows well attached to trees palm and treeferns. Famous for its red hairs botanically known as pubescence the philodendron squamiferum is an aroid epiphyte.
Philodendron squamiferum or the hairy philodendron is a relatively rare species of the philodendron family. Moreover the plant must be kept under warm temperatures and diffused sunlight. This rare species from tropical rain forests in south america also has distinctively shaped leaves with five lobes.
This rare species from tropical rain forests in south america also has distinctively shaped leaves with five lobes.
When mature the stems will turn red and be covered with soft fuzzy red hairs. Even a single leaf on a mature plant. Philodendron squamiferum care includes frequent watering however the top 3 centimeters of the soil must remain dry. Once you have the philodendron squamiferum it s a breeze from there on out they are super easy to care for and very rewarding.