Common
name: Philodendron Swiss Cheese - Shotgun
Philly
Latin name: Philodendron friedrichsthalii
Native
to: Unknown, possibly man made.
Growth habit: A climbing vine usually not over 6 feet
in length. "Swiss Cheese Philly" can be found grown on
several sizes of totem poles, grown as upright plants and in
hanging baskets.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical.
Pests: Not really effected by
many pests, but keep an eye out for mealy bug.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Swiss Cheese Philodendron Pole
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Swiss Cheese Philly" is
really an attractive yet different looking plant. The leaves have
several irregular holes in them as if it were shot with a shotgun.
Place your "Swiss Cheese" in filtered or indirect
light. Avoid hot or sunny locations. Check for water weekly.
"Swiss Cheese" can be sensitive to over watering. It's
better to under water this plant than to regularly over water it.
Allow the surface soil to dry 2" to 3" on large upright
plants before watering. Smaller plants let the soil dry 1" to
2" depending on size. Feed bi-monthly with a balanced liquid
plant food such as Peter's Plant Food. If your plant becomes to
long... just cut it back to the desired size and root the cuttings
in water.
"Shotgun Philly" is available 4" starter plants,
6", 8",10" upright plants and totems along, with
hanging baskets.
