Philodendron mayoi is native to Brazil. It is found in the rain forests of Brazil's Distrito Federal and Distrito Goias, in ravines and along streams.
Philodendron mayoi is a species of the genus Philodendron. This species was described by Eduardo Gomes Gonçalves in 2000. It was named in honor of aroid botanist Dr. Simon Mayo of the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.
IDENTIFY PHILODENDRON MAYOI
Philodendron mayoi is native to Brazil. It is found in the rain forests of Brazil's Distrito Federal and Distrito Goias, in ravines and along streams. It is also found growing on limestone outcroppings.
It is both terrestrial (creeping along the ground) and hemi-epiphytic (either growing out of the ground and then climb a tree or root on a tree as an epiphyte and then grow roots down to the soil). Its glossy, rubber looking leaves have 4 to 6 lobes on either side of the blade and resemble palm leaves. The spathe is green on the outside and white inside.
This species is often confused with Philodendron selloum. It is a vining climber while Philodendron selloum can form a thick trunk when mature. Their leaves may differ in different growing environments and sometimes may even look very alike. Both the red petiole and veins on the underside of the Philodendron mayoi is another way to identity it.
PHILODENDRON MAYOI CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Philodendron mayoi grows best in bright and indirect sunlight. Exposure to the sunlight can causes a yellowish color in the leaves or a sunburn spot. Artificial light gives best results if natural light is not present.
Rotate your plant periodically to ensure even growth on all sides and dust the leaves often so the plant can photosynthesize efficiently. When dusting the leaves, also take the opportunity to inspect the undersides and keep an eye out for pests.
Temperature:
This plant grows well in normal to warm indoor temperatures 24-27ºC (75-80ºF). They cannot tolerate temperatures which drop below about 13ºC (55ºF).
Substrate and growing media:
Philodendron mayoi grows best in loose, well-drained soil which is rich high in organic matter. It also be grow in 100% sphagnum peat moss and mixtures such as peat-vermiculite or peat-perlite. To display the plant best, give it something to climb. A totem pole, pieces of rough bark or stakes wrapped with a thick layer of sphagnum moss will serve well.
The plants benefit from repotting to a larger container when they become root bound and outgrow the original pot. A combination of half soil-based potting mixture and half leaf mould or coarse peat moss is used.
Move the plant into container one size larger only when their roots have completely filed the current one. This is done at any time of year except during the short rest period. After the long rest period the convenient pot size has been reach (probably about 25-30cm (10-12 inch)), an annual spring top-dressing with fresh potting mixture will help to keep the plat healthy. A container with drainage holes to prevent root rot is used. A cachepot is used if a decorative container is without drainage. It is necessary to cover the bottom of a cachepot with pebbles so as to keep the plant above the drainage water.
Watering:
The vital factors in keeping the plant growing evenly with large, uniform leaves is plentiful of water. Keep the potting mix consistently moist, but not wet. Make sure all excess water drains, since sitting in water or overwatering can cause root injury, which will cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. A high-humidity environment should be maintained with a pebble tray or by grouping plants will encourage larger leaves.
Fertilizer:
Philodendron mayoi are considered heavy feeders. Regular feeding program with a nitrogen fertilizer will increase leaf size and produces a larger, healthier plant. Throughout the months while the plant is actively growing apply standard liquid fertiliser once every two weeks. It's a nice strategy to fertilize more frequently at half strength than to apply one strong dose. Plants which mainly grows in low-light conditions require less fertilization than actively-growing plants. Moist soil requires fertilizers to avoid injury to plant roots.
Pruning:
Use a sharp pruners or scissors to control the size and shape of the plant. You can remove entire leaves by cutting them off at the base of the leaf stem. You can also remove the lower leaves if you want to reveal the plant's stem. Always wear gloves when pruning and wash your hands and tools when finished. You don't want to get the sap in your eyes or mouth.
Propagation:
Cutting and layering are popular methods of Philodendron species propagation. Try propagating them during the growing season. A small brown nubs are formed where the leaves meet the stem. These nubs, when in contact with soil or water, will grow roots. There are many ways to propagate this plant, the easiest being to cut a branch just below a root-nub and place it in water with a few pieces of horticultural charcoal to reduce the likelihood of rot. As soon the growth of new leaf takes place it is potted in the rich soil. Similarly it can also be propagated within its own pot by pinning vines at the root-nub to the soil with hairpins or bent wire. The root nub in contact with the soil will sprout new roots in a very short time. When the different parts of Philodendron species are rooted, the plant will greatly profited from misting several times a day.
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