Philodendron plant

Abstract

The disclosure hereof is of a very compact, self-heading Philodendron plant of unusual density of growth. The plant is very stocky, producing an abundance of off-shoots from the crown, leaves are emerald green and are thick and glossy, having short thick petioles.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Philodendron plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by its thick, ovate, waxy emerald green leaves, its self-heading growth habit and profuse branching from the crown, its excellent in-house growth, having the ability to withstand moderately low light, low maintenance and long periods without water, greater resistance to bacterial leaf rot than Philodendron varieties now available, and upright symmetrical growth, attaining an average height of 18" to 20" and width of 36" to 40" in approximately a year from tissue culture.