philodendron
/ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən
/noun (plural philodendrons or philodendra /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrə/)
A tropical American climbing plant which is widely grown as a greenhouse or indoor plant.
- Genus Philodendron, family Araceae.
- There are many more plants that will thrive in medium light, among them Irish moss, Tahitian bridal veil, heart-leaved philodendron, pitcher plant, and butterwort.
- If you've got sun for half a day your options are widened to those plants with broad glossy green leaves such as philodendrons, monsteras and umbrella trees.
Origin
Late 19th century: from philo- 'loving' + Greek dendron 'tree'.