Philodendron Meaning in English

word

US

ˌfɪɫəˈdɛndɹən

fil-uh-DEN-drun

UK

ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən

fil-uh-DEN-druhn

Definition

A philodendron is a type of tropical plant with large, attractive leaves, often grown indoors as a houseplant.

Usage & Nuances

'Philodendron' is a formal, scientific word used in botany and gardening. It refers to both climbing and non-climbing tropical plants, popular as houseplants because they are easy to care for. Do not confuse with 'monstera', which sometimes looks similar.

• Spanish: filodendro
• Portuguese (BR): filodendro
• Portuguese (PT): filodendro
• Chinese (Simplified): 蔓绿绒
• Chinese (Traditional): 蔓綠絨
• Hindi: फिलोडेन्ड्रोन
• Arabic: فيلوديندرون
• Bengali: ফিলোডেনড্রন
• Russian: филодендрон
• Japanese: フィロデンドロン
• Vietnamese: cây trầu bà
• Korean: 필로덴드론
• Turkish: filodendron
• Urdu: فیلودینڈرون
• Indonesian: philodendron

Example Sentences

I have a philodendron in my living room.

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The philodendron has big green leaves.

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My mother waters her philodendron every week.

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Do you know how fast a philodendron can grow indoors?

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My first plant was a philodendron, because they’re really easy to take care of.

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If you put your philodendron near a window, it will grow even healthier.

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