Re: [Aroid-l] blushing philodendron

From: FoodInc5 at aol.com on 2009.09.04 at 15:52:06(19923) Philodendron scandens subsp. micans "velvet leaf" philodendron. It's available from many sources by web search. John HTML +More In a message dated 9/3/2009 11:40:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, REDRAGON40@aol.com writes: Awhile back I received a lot of responses about my trying to rescue a cutting that was very distressed, but despite my best efforts, it didn't make it. I would like to locate a plant to replace it. I am not a botanist, so please excuse my clumsy description. When I bought it back in the sixties, it was called a blushing philodendron. Here are some of its characteristics: standard heart shaped leaves a little smaller and narrower than those of common plants seen in garden stores a grainy microbeaded upper surface that gives the leaves a sort of matte satin appearance maroon undersurface bronzy color of newer foliage and growing tips relatively slow growing, especially compared to my "standard" philo, which is rampant. I would really appreciate any feedback about this plant, especially whether it is available anywhere. I'm not an aroid collector, this is just one of my top favorite plants and I would love to have one again. Sincerely, Carol Ross -------------------------------1252079526----==============78354383717944030=

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