I purchased this plant at the grocery store about 10 months ago. I initially thought that sombra was the name of the plant, but it turns out that is just spanish for partial shade. Is this a pothos? All pics I have seen seem to have more narrow leaves at the top of the heart shape. The pics don't show that the ends of the leaves tend to come to a very narrow point that curls under a little. I would also like to know if it is ok to give a plant like this sugar water (1tbs to 1c H2O). I did and have little shoots all over the place (my logic,green=chlorophyll=photosynthesis=sugar), but after this I remembered that you can overstimulate plants and wonder if that is where I am headed.Bless you wonderful people for helping those of us who are completely clueless!
Philodendron scandens ssp. oxycardium. No sugar water, just regular all-purpose houseplant fertilizer is fine for the plant. Sugar may attract pests.
You're welcome... although the proper name may be Philodendron hederaceum: http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=9940, but you should be able to find good care information by searching under either name.
You got it L.Plant! Many synonym names were merged many years ago into Philodendron hederaceum. It is very confusing since they all look different but plants like Philodendron oxycardium, Philodendrons scandens and about 20 some odd other names are one and the same. The simplest explanation I can come up with is to think of it like faces. Humans all have unique faces, but we are all the same species. This species has a multitude of "faces" and a bunch of names, but botanists have learned they are all the same species. This link may help you to understand: http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Philodendron hederaceum pc.html As for the sugar water? Forget it! Not a good idea. Just water it enough to keep the soil damp and allow it to have as much light as possible. These plants can grow leaves up to 16 inches in the rain forest because they are always climbing in an effort to reach brighter light. Dilute fertilizer is fine.
