Name: Philodendron fibrillosum Poepp.

Etymology: The genus name Philodendron comes from Greek and means “tree-loving.” The epithet fibrillosum means “fibrous” and refers to the fine, fibrous structure of certain plant parts.

First description: The species was described in 1845 by Eduard Friedrich Poeppig.

Origin / habitat: Western Colombia to Peru and northern Brazil, in moist tropical forests. It grows as a climber.

Description & care: A climbing philodendron with vigorous stems and attractive, textured foliage. We grow it in bright to partially shaded conditions, kept warm, with high humidity and good air circulation. We keep the growing medium evenly moist and avoid waterlogging. We maintain it at around 18–28 °C.