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Philodendron fragrantissimum
A tropical epiphytic aroid from the New World, grown for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Keep it warm, humid and out of direct harsh sun, and let the top of the mix dry slightly between waterings.
Philodendron fragrantissimum, the fragrant philodendron or shortstem philodendron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the New World Tropics. An epiphyte, an essential oil is extracted from its roots and used for bathing and as a fumigant.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
