Re: [aroid-l] Philo. Simondsii

From: "hanson, skip" <hanson_skip at emc.com> on 2004.06.08 at 03:30:46(11586) [hanson, skip] Thanks for the information Julius. I bought the plant a few years ago from Dewey Fisk. It languished for quite awhile at first and I thought it was finished. Then one day it started to grow and has been doing great ever since. I have several leaves that are already 18" long. I guess I should create a "large trunk" for it to feel more at home. I can send you pictures if you want ? Thanks again, Skip +More I believe P. simondsii was described by Dr. Simon Mayo of Kew Gardens, U.K. in an early Aroideana as occuring in Trinidad, W.I. It was subsequently said to be a naturally occuring hybrid betwee two other Philo. sps. native to Trinidad, I do not recall the names of these parent species. It should be a medium sized climbing plant, the leaves about 18-24" long. It grows in nature by climbing the trunks of fairly large forest trees. My friend the late Dr. Monroe Birdsey had this growing at his wonderful home in Miami and took great pride in showing me this plant native to my 'home-country'. May I ask where you obtained your plant?? Good Luck, Julius All, > Hello. Does anyone have information on Philo. Simondsii ? I have one >growing now that is > about 4 feet tall and I am curious to know how big it will get ? I would >also like to know any > cultivation tips for this plant. It seems to be doing quite well in my >home here is Northern Ca. > >Thank you, >Skip

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