describing the floral bract that partially encloses the spadix
which can scorch the glossy leaves
The genus Philodendron belongs to the Araceae family and includes a wide variety of climbing and self-heading species
Temperature: Optimal 20 – 28 °C
Toxicity: Assumed toxic to pets and humans if ingested – caution recommended
Rhodospatha moritziana Gamogyne describing the floral bract thatRhodospatha moritziana rare terrestrial aroid with glossy foliage Rhodospatha moritziana Schott, published in Oesterreichisches Botanisches Wochenblatt 7: 109 (1857), is a striking terrestrial aroid known for its bold, glossy foliage. Native to Venezuela, it develops large, leathery leaves with a deep green, lustrous upper surface and a paler, matte underside. The reddish tinged petioles, sharply and narrowly sulcate, give the plant additional