Philodendron 'Fishbone'
Accepted:
No
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
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Released Year:
Unknown
Propagated:
Yes
Cultivar Type:
Hybrid
Originator:
Oh My Plantae
Namer:
Mr. Yanakorn Kongtan
Seed Parent:
Philodendron Florida Beauty
Pollen Parent:
Philodendron mayoi
Base Species or Cultivar:
Cultivar Origin:
In 2021, Mr. Yanakorn Kongaton (ญาณกร กงถัน) and Prang Kitina (ปรางค์ กิตินา) of Oh My Plantae pollinated Philodendron Florida Beauty with pollen collected from Philodendron mayoi. Of the 300 offspring, 28 displayed variegation. Throughout 2022, they grew the 28 variegated plants to maturity and selected one with superior leaf shape and variegation.
Name Origin:
The leaf shape resembles a fishbone.
Growth Habit:
Climbing hemiepiphyte
Leaf Blade:
Single leaf, elongated and tapering towards the tip, with a bone-like midrib that is narrow (1-2 cm). The central part of the leaf has 3-4 lobes, and the tip of the leaf has lobes resembling a fish's tail. The leaf margin is smooth with slight undulations. The leaf surface is smooth. Young leaves are light green with a touch of yellow, while mature leaves are dark green and yellow with yellow-green veins
Bloom and Fruit:
Green peduncle where it meets the stem, fading to a red-green at the base of the spathe. The spathe is red at the base and fades to green as it reaches the tip, with a white spadix.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This hybrid displays a combination of the traits of both parents. It maintains a growth pattern similar to Philodendron Florida Beauty, with green stems from the Philodendron Mayoi. Long and slender leaf shape with a narrow midrib and fish-like lobes, similar to Philodendron Mayoi. The leaf base and tip resemble Philodendron Florida Beauty.
