Philodendron

Here is a wonderful family of plants that make very successful additions to anyone's indoor environment. There are over 200 species of philodendrons, most native to the West Indies and the tropical regions of the Americas. They are cousins to peace lilies (members of the Arum family) and on rare occasions, send up a bloom like a calla lily. They are prized as indoor plants because they are so easy to grow, easy to propagate and have such interesting foliage.
All philodendrons can be classified as either a vining type or an arborescent type. Some are also self-heading, branching out without any pinching or pruning. Vining types don't really climb, but they can be attached to poles for support. Poles are typically made of slabs of bark, coarse stems of large plants such as palms or wire and moss. Vining philodendrons will send out aerial roots to cling to supports. Arborescent philodendrons have a main stem that is sturdy enough to support the foliage.