Correct name for Philodendron 'pincushion'

From: Zach DuFran <zdufran at wdtinc.com> on 2009.02.09 at 22:18:34(19065) I recently purchased a plant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroiddatabases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm in length. Stemsare red and leaves are a dark green. Does anyone know the correct botanicalname for this plant? Here is a good general picture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one of my ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/ Thanks- Zach DuFran HTML +More --_000_765CBD9053EA2B438625895F30D1856F0190F73016stormwdtincco_----==============C73707530390520441=

From: Michael Pascall <mickpascall at hotmail.com> on 2009.02.10 at 05:00:59(19067) You have the correct name , it is a hybrid . Michael Pascall, From: zdufran@wdtinc.com HTML +More To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:18:34 -0600 Subject: [Aroid-l] Correct name for Philodendron 'pincushion' I recently purchased a plant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroiddatabases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm in length.  Stemsare red and leaves are a dark green.  Does anyone know the correct botanicalname for this plant?   Here is a good general picture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one of my ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/   Thanks-   Zach DuFran Click here for the latest news and tips. Get the most out of your life online!--_83d3c94f-1fb0-4dda-9c6f-d0605f4ef348_----=============="71902396322596374=

From: ExoticRainforest <Steve at ExoticRainforest.com> on 2009.02.10 at 05:27:27(19068) Zach, although someone here may knowwhat the common name "pincushion" refers to in the genus Philodendronyour plant is extremely young and still in the basic juvenile stages. At this point it is virtually impossible to ID a species unless agrower is really used to seeing the juvenile form. You should know theplant may also be a hybrid but I have no personal knowledge of thisparticular plant. All Philodendron species undergomorphogenesis during their natural ontogeny (life cycle) and the bladeswill change shape, likely many times, before they become mature. Thislink on my site may help: http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Natural%20variation%20within%20aroid%20and%20%20plant%20species.html Julius is the undisputed expert on Philodendron xanadu sincehe co-authored the species to science so my guess is he will be alongshortly with an answer to your first question. I hope this helps! Steve Lucas HTML +More www.ExoticRainforest.com Zach DuFran wrote: I recently purchased aplant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroiddatabases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm inlength. Stemsare red and leaves are a dark green. Does anyone know the correctbotanicalname for this plant? Here is a good generalpicture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one ofmy ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/ Thanks- Zach DuFran _______________________________________________Aroid-L mailing listAroid-L@www.gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l --------------010307010108040902050602

From: ExoticRainforest <Steve at ExoticRainforest.com> on 2009.02.10 at 06:02:18(19071) Zach, it just dawned on my yourplant might be Philodendron squamiferum due to the redpubescence (hair) on the petioles. Take a look at the photo I attachedof a juvenile specimen as well as the link below. http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Philodendron%20squamiferum%20pc.html Steve Lucas HTML +More www.ExoticRainforest.com Zach DuFran wrote: I recently purchased aplant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroiddatabases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm inlength. Stemsare red and leaves are a dark green. Does anyone know the correctbotanicalname for this plant? Here is a good generalpicture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one ofmy ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/ Thanks- Zach DuFran _______________________________________________Aroid-L mailing listAroid-L@www.gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l --------------050401080803020002050001

From: "Denis Rotolante" <denis at skg.com> on 2009.02.10 at 16:20:22(19077) Philodendron x 'Pincushion' was a hybrid philodendron which existed in the Horticultural industry back in the 1970's. Yes, that picture looks accurate. that's all it did was sucker out and make more of itself to the point of being just a dome of little juvenile leaves in a pot looking just like a pincushion. Who know who the parents were....does it really matter? If you like the plant, grow it and accept it for what it is. Denis HTML +More Silver Krome Gardens, Inc. Homestead Florida -----Original Message----- From: aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of Zach DuFran Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 5:19 PM To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Subject: [Aroid-l] Correct name for Philodendron 'pincushion' I recently purchased a plant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroid databases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm in length. Stems are red and leaves are a dark green. Does anyone know the correct botanical name for this plant? Here is a good general picture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one of my ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/ Thanks- Zach DuFran ------=_NextPart_000_0047_01C98B71.925C0800----==============V37922871404996528=

From: "Marek Argent" <abri1973 at wp.pl> on 2009.02.10 at 19:38:09(19078) Hello, Is this the same plant? http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/unid/philocheryl.htm Marek Argent HTML +More ----- Original Message ----- From: Zach DuFran To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:18 PM Subject: [Aroid-l] Correct name for Philodendron 'pincushion' I recently purchased a plant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroid databases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm in length. Stems are red and leaves are a dark green. Does anyone know the correct botanical name for this plant? Here is a good general picture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one of my ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/ Thanks- Zach DuFran _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l ------=_NextPart_000_003D_01C98BBF.7C2B32B0----==============`46392883886462247=

From: "Marek Argent" <abri1973 at wp.pl> on 2009.02.10 at 20:02:50(19079) Just another example of leaf variability in the same specimen of Syngonium podophyllum 'Albolineatum': http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/syngonium/hoffmannii.htm (This is not S. hoffmannii). Marek Argent HTML +More ----- Original Message ----- From: ExoticRainforest To: Discussion of aroids Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Correct name for Philodendron 'pincushion' Zach, although someone here may know what the common name "pincushion" refers to in the genus Philodendron your plant is extremely young and still in the basic juvenile stages. At this point it is virtually impossible to ID a species unless a grower is really used to seeing the juvenile form. You should know the plant may also be a hybrid but I have no personal knowledge of this particular plant. All Philodendron species undergo morphogenesis during their natural ontogeny (life cycle) and the blades will change shape, likely many times, before they become mature. This link on my site may help: http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Natural%20variation%20within%20aroid%20and%20%20plant%20species.html Julius is the undisputed expert on Philodendron xanadu since he co-authored the species to science so my guess is he will be along shortly with an answer to your first question. I hope this helps! Steve Lucas www.ExoticRainforest.com Zach DuFran wrote: I recently purchased a plant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroid databases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm in length. Stems are red and leaves are a dark green. Does anyone know the correct botanical name for this plant? Here is a good general picture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one of my ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/ Thanks- Zach DuFran _______________________________________________Aroid-L mailing listAroid-L@www.gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l ------=_NextPart_000_009E_01C98BC2.EEDF55E0----==============&65958364096844908=

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