Classification

Kingdom Plantae – Plants

Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants

Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants

Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants

Class Liliopsida – Monocotyledons

Subclass Arecidae

Order Arales

Family Araceae – Arum family

Genus Philodendron Schott – philodendron

Species Philodendron hederaceum

Facts about Plant

-Angiosperms & Monocot
-from a large genus of flowering plants in Araceae Family which consists of 900 or more species
-known to be grown as indoor plants for decoration
-have various habitats that include epiphytic, hemiepiphytic, or terrestrial
-require less light than usual plants but require a temperature between 60 to 72 degrees
-are native to a tropical forest environment
-two types of philodendrons:Climbers &Non climbers
Climbers are best suited for an indoor environment
Non climbers are best suited for an outdoor environment
-Are tropical species so they require humidity in their living environment
-found in many diverse habitats such as the tropical Americas and West Indies
-Most are found in tropical rain forests but some may be found in swamps, road sides, or river banks