For these philodendrons, the plant will grow with long internodes along the ground until a tree is found.
Deciduous cataphylls are typically found on vining philodendrons, whereas persistent cataphylls are typical of epiphytic philodendrons or appressed climbers.
They allow the philodendron to attach itself to a tree or other plant, and they allow it to collect water and nutrients.
From this trip he introduced many new bromeliads and the now famous self-heading philodendrons.
In philodendrons, cataphylls typically fall into two categories: deciduous and persistent types.
As to the toxicity of philodendrons in cats, the evidence is conflicting.
Fatal poisonings are extremely rare; one case of an infant eating small quantities of a philodendron resulting in hospitalization and death has been reported.
A primary hemiepiphytic philodendron starts life high up in the canopy where the seed initially sprouts.
