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On May 1, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Some resources list all parts of Epipremnum, Pothos, Philodendron and Scindapsus as poisonous if ingested. The toxic principal is calcium oxalate crystals. Symptoms include burning and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, also diarrhea. Reportedly toxic only if large amounts are eaten.
The plant can also cause skin irritation upon contact. Irritation is said to be minor and only lasts for a few minutes.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to caution gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
On Aug 25, 2006, BackyardZoo from Poquoson, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:
Growing very well in my cubicle-farm office. Took a little while to recover, but now has responded very well to a re-potting with good potting soil. Little other care needed beyond a touch of water each week.
Prefer it over other philodendrons that I've seen both for it's softer, velvety look and because it is much leafier, without so much bare stem between leaves.
Have had a few comments from people thinking the red tint to the leaves was an unhealthy sign, but like the unusual color myself.
On Aug 24, 2006, IslandJim from Keizer, OR (Zone 8b) wrote:
This is one of my favorite Philodendrons. I have it crawling up a slash pine [Pinus elliottii], and like many of its relatives, its leaves are getting larger the higher it climbs.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Bartow, Florida Big Pine Key, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Venice, Florida Deridder, Louisiana Cincinnati, Ohio North Richland Hills, Texas Odessa, Texas
14 members have or want this plant for trade.
