{"product_id":"philodendron-pedatum-subsp-polypodioides","title":"Philodendron polypodioides","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSlender, slow-growing rarity with deeply incised pinnate leaves\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron polypodioides\u003c\/em\u003e is a published botanical name, but current taxonomic sources treat it as a synonym for \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron pedatum\u003c\/em\u003e. This is a species with beautiful, slender leaves with deep incisions. This graceful houseplant is sometimes mistakenly called \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron tortum\u003c\/em\u003e (and vice versa); they are indeed very similar but entirely different, both in value and rarity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'polypodioides' looks like a super-slender \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron pedatum\u003c\/em\u003e but never grows to the same size or width, remaining slender even as it climbs. This distinctive variety then resembles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/products\/philodendron-tortum?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f19db410b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron tortum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in appearance, but there are clear differences upon closer inspection: \u003cem\u003etortum\u003c\/em\u003e grows much more compactly and less broadly than \u003cem\u003epolypodioides\u003c\/em\u003e. Furthermore, \u003cem\u003epolypodioides\u003c\/em\u003e has flatter leaves and more feather-like leaves consisting of 3 divided parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron polypodioides\u003c\/em\u003e is extremely rare due to its very slow growth. Thanks to its slow and compact growth compared to other philodendrons, it is well-suited for cultivation in terrariums where it can climb along back or side walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild from Colombia to Brazil and northern South America, possibly also Central America. A distinct species or a normal variant within the species \u003cem\u003eP. pedatum\u003c\/em\u003e; it's a bit unclear but likely the same species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light. Water when the soil has dried out slightly. Requires high humidity and well-draining soil. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/collections\/mosspalar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProvide climbing support.\u003c\/a\u003e When kept on a windowsill (i.e., outside a terrarium), it should be fertilized occasionally. Ideal temperature 20-26°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ormbunker","offers":[{"title":"14cm pot","offer_id":56734699454788,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/2018\/2084\/files\/p.pedatum.jpg?v=1778324797","url":"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/en\/products\/philodendron-pedatum-subsp-polypodioides","provider":"Ormbunker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}