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In depth information on how to grow Philodendron species, Click Here Within our collection we have many species of Philodendron. If you are seeking other photos, click this link
Philodendron Superbum
not a scientifically described species ![]()
Philodendron Superbum
not a scientifically described species
All Philodendron including Philodendron Superbum are aroids. An aroid is a plant that reproduces by producing an inflorescence known to science as a spathe and spadix. Most people believe the spathe is a "flower", it is not. The spathe is simply a specially modified leaf whose purpose is to protect the spadix at the center. On the spadix there can be found very tiny flowers when the plant is at anthesis. When ready to reproduce, the spadix produces male, female and sterile flowers which if pollinated by an appropriate insect, normally a beetle, will produce berries containing seeds
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