I am shocked and yet very surprized at myself.
I have had this same 'Philodendron' house plant here just 5 feet from me for 19 long years now.
A Church friend gave me this Philodendron plant back in September of 1988 for a house-warming party for me.
It is the most hardest Plant to accidently 'Kill' lol.
I am considered a Green-Thumb person but,,,,,, several times in the 19 years, I'v gone 10-12 days before I'd Remember to Water my Philodendron house plant again : )
Once in July of 1997, I really almost Killed my (( never say die, house plant )) Failed to Water it for almost 4 weeks.
I just Soaked my entire Philodendron plant in MIRACLE-GRO in the sink 10 inches high for
7 hours and Quickly came back to full health Green.
I truely love my 'Plant' as though it's my baby LOL. It's been through and Seen Alot in those 19 years with me.
*Once again, Is it normal for Philodendron house plants to Live for 19 years or longer ??
2007-07-10 18:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by SteverZ 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sure! They are very hardy and pretty forgiving. You can even start new plants from it by taking cuttings (say about 6 inches long, with 2 or 3 leaves on it) stick in cup of water until new roots form and then plant it.
Your plant likes you :)
2007-07-10 18:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by sreshowtime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, this is very interesting. I never thought of it before, but I've had mine for 15 years and have never considered it's age. Who knows how long, but it obviously lives a really long time. I think its a wonderful plant. I've created many plants from the one I have. They are so easy and practically impossible to kill. I rescued one from a friend that had only two leaves left on it because it had been neglected so badly. I managed to revive it by simply giving it new soil and regular watering. Philos are great and I recommend the often.
2007-07-11 03:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tumbler plant is sturdy for a putting basket and it is likewise unique looking. yet no longer purely is it cool this is a carnivorous plant. it is going to capture and eat flies, wasp, bees or something that gets interior the pitcher. Cool huh!?
2016-10-01 08:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Like you said, almost impossible to kill them. I have some of my grandmothers houseplants that are almost 50 years old. Go figure.
2007-07-10 22:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋