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philodendron
noun
phil·o·den·dron
ˌfi-lə-ˈden-drən 
plural philodendrons also philodendra
ˌfi-lə-ˈden-drə
: any of various aroid plants (as of the genus Philodendron) that are cultivated for their showy foliage
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Try these houseplants: monstera, peace lily, philodendron, pothos, snake plant, ZZ plant.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Split leaf philodendron doesn’t climb like a monstera, and is faster growing, too.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Fast-growing varieties, like ‘Heart-leaf’ and ‘Velvet-leaf’ philodendrons, are top picks for winter propagation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Tropical plants, such as philodendron or pothos, grow quickly, and will require more room for their roots to grow, as well as frequent watering.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Split leaf philodendron doesn’t climb like a monstera, and is faster growing, too.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Fast-growing varieties, like ‘Heart-leaf’ and ‘Velvet-leaf’ philodendrons, are top picks for winter propagation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Tropical plants, such as philodendron or pothos, grow quickly, and will require more room for their roots to grow, as well as frequent watering.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Philodendron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philodendron. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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