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philodendron
noun
phil·o·den·dron
ˌfi-lə-ˈden-drən 
plural philodendrons also philodendra
ˌfi-lə-ˈden-drə
: any of various aroid plants (as of the genus Philodendron) that are cultivated for their showy foliage
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The 1,200 species of plants include orchids, fruit trees, spices, ferns and philodendrons.
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Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Dense beds of philodendrons and banana trees line the red brick driveway, pushing up against the white plastered facade, from which only a few small windows face outward.
—Alice Newell-Hanson Stefan Ruiz, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
As for the 2024 plant of the year, the philodendron received the title.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
This year has seen the philodendron trending in many forms, and the excitement over this trusty plant hasn't shown signs of dying down.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
Holland Street in Kensington, west London, is influenced by the Roman winter festival, Saturnalia, and includes ceramic wine vessels (one for red, one white), a water fountain full of snakes and a glossy urn embossed with lions and rams, which is currently serving as a pot for a philodendron.
—Fiona Kerr Thomas Page McBee Ryan Haase Juan A. Ramírez Gage Daughdrill Jo Rodgers, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
And don’t throw out the jar: Keep it for storing grains, spices or other staples, or as a container for flowers, your philodendron cuttings or all those attempts at growing an avocado tree from a seed.
—L.a. Times Food Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Think philodendrons, pothos, herbs, and trailing plants.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
Unfortunately, according to the ASPCA, all types of philodendrons are toxic to pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2023
Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Dense beds of philodendrons and banana trees line the red brick driveway, pushing up against the white plastered facade, from which only a few small windows face outward.
—Alice Newell-Hanson Stefan Ruiz, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
As for the 2024 plant of the year, the philodendron received the title.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
This year has seen the philodendron trending in many forms, and the excitement over this trusty plant hasn't shown signs of dying down.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
Holland Street in Kensington, west London, is influenced by the Roman winter festival, Saturnalia, and includes ceramic wine vessels (one for red, one white), a water fountain full of snakes and a glossy urn embossed with lions and rams, which is currently serving as a pot for a philodendron.
—Fiona Kerr Thomas Page McBee Ryan Haase Juan A. Ramírez Gage Daughdrill Jo Rodgers, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
And don’t throw out the jar: Keep it for storing grains, spices or other staples, or as a container for flowers, your philodendron cuttings or all those attempts at growing an avocado tree from a seed.
—L.a. Times Food Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Think philodendrons, pothos, herbs, and trailing plants.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
Unfortunately, according to the ASPCA, all types of philodendrons are toxic to pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2023
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philodendron
noun
philo·den·dron
ˌfil-ə-ˈden-drən
plural philodendrons also philodendra
-drə
: any of several plants of the arum family that are often grown for their showy usually shiny leaves
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