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philodendron spiritus sancti plant Philodendron spiritus-sancti – Foliage FactoryPhilodendron spiritus sancti Philodendron spiritus sancti produces long, narrow green leaves that hang from a climbing stem. Young plants can start with shorter, simpler leaves, while established growth develops a more elongated shape and clearer vertical habit. A very airy substrate keeps oxygen around the roots after watering. Warmth and a stable vertical surface allow the stem to attach as the leaves lengthen. Long leaves and vertical growth in
Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti produces long, narrow green leaves that hang from a climbing stem. Young plants can start with shorter, simpler leaves, while established growth develops a more elongated shape and clearer vertical habit.
A very airy substrate keeps oxygen around the roots after watering. Warmth and a stable vertical surface allow the stem to attach as the leaves lengthen.
Long leaves and vertical growth in Philodendron spiritus-sancti
- Leaf shape: Long, narrow green blades with a slim hanging outline.
- Blade habit: Leaves can hang downward from the stem, giving mature plants a long, pendant look.
- Growth habit: Climbing stem with nodes and aerial-root potential.
- Mature growth: Settled plants can develop longer leaves as the stem gains height.
- Origin: A botanical species from Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil.
- Habitat context: Linked to wet tropical Atlantic Forest conditions.
Growth context for Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti is a vertical-growing species with a narrow leaf shape. Roots in an airy mix and nodes attached to a vertical surface let the stem climb as the leaves lengthen.
The long leaves and climbing stem call for steady warmth, bright filtered light and careful watering. Cold wet substrate can damage roots and interrupt new growth for a long time.
Root-zone care for Philodendron spiritus-sancti
- Light: Give it bright indirect light so the long blades receive enough light with lower scorch risk.
- Watering: Wait until the upper substrate has partly dried before watering; cold wet roots can cause slow decline.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity protects narrow expanding leaves from dry tips and edge marks.
- Temperature: Keep temperatures warm and stable, especially around the root zone after watering.
- Root mix: Use a very airy aroid mix to keep oxygen around the roots after watering.
- Support: Keep a stable pole or vertical surface in place as the climbing stem lengthens.
- Repotting: Repot only when the root system is ready; oversized pots can hold moisture around roots for too long.
- Fertilising: Feed lightly during active growth and avoid feeding a plant that is stalled from root stress.
- Pruning: Remove only damaged leaves unless the stem is being propagated, as slow growth makes heavy cutting more visible.
- Semi-hydroponics: Mineral culture is only suitable with strong aeration and careful water-level control around established roots.
Philodendron spiritus-sancti stress signs
- Root stress: Dense substrate and cool moisture can damage roots before the leaves show clear symptoms.
- Slow recovery: Root damage can pause new growth for a long period.
- Brown tips: Check humidity, watering rhythm and root condition before changing several care factors at once.
- Soft petioles: Limp growth after watering can point to damaged or oxygen-starved roots.
- Small new leaves: Weak light, poor roots or an unattached stem can keep new growth narrow and short.
- Pests: Inspect the narrow leaves and petioles for mites, mealybugs and scale.
Philodendron spiritus-sancti safety
Philodendron spiritus-sancti contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals and should not be chewed or ingested.
Published description and name of Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti was described by George S. Bunting and published in Phytologia in 1987. The name spiritus-sancti means “of the Holy Spirit”; Espírito Santo is the Brazilian state recorded for this species.
With stable roots and a vertical surface, Philodendron spiritus-sancti can develop long narrow leaves along the climbing stem.
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★★★★★ 5
Great dog balls at a great price
Size: Medium
The balls are a favorite for my dog. I could have done without the hole through the middle because I don't do treats in balls anyway. My dog loves balls for their own merit. I needed replacement balls for my Nerf Dog Ball launcher. It seems the originals have disappeared from the market. I took a chance because the price is right and this Chuck-it ball works very well so we're liking this ball a lot. So far my Dachsund, who can destroy a tennis ball (the kind they are selling as Nerf Dog replacements) in 3 minutes has not done any damage to this one so that's a win. I recommend this as a much better ball than the fuzzy tennis balls. I like the colors too since many dog toys are green (which gets lost in the lawn, etc.) or red (even though dogs have red/green color blindness. Blue and orange are good and pretty easy to find. I liked these well enough that this set was my second purchase so I will have spares in case the others are lost.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
★★★★★ 5
My Baby loves his new baby!
Size: Medium, Size: Medium
Finally! A ball my 107 lb. pitty/pointer mix can’t destroy. He has torn up every single “indestructible” toy in a day or so until now. He peels fabric and fur off non-rubber toys. He is a 4-legged shredder. I’ve added pictures of him for a size reference of my dog versus this product. I know I had wanted that when shopping for this item.
This ball is now his beloved “baby.” He goes absolutely insane looking for it, chewing it, chasing it, and even sleeping with it. He won’t rest unless he knows exactly where it is. It is his only toy, and he is good with that. After getting this home, I tried giving him other choices, but he won’t touch them.
I was worried that he would rip it apart by putting his teeth in the holes, but so far, not a scratch. It is soft enough to collapse just enough to keep it from cracking when his jaws crush it but not so soft that he can rip it to sheds. The holes are large enough to prevent a suction or vacuum effect on his tongue or mouth. For his size jaws, it is a perfect fit. Other dogs might have problems with suction or be able to get their teeth in those holes and rip it apart. Who knows?
The older version of the Chuckit squeaky ball was his favorite for the year and a half he had it, but the way they make them now, he peels off the orange triangle in hours flat, the squeaker falls out (choking hazard), and then he rips it apart.
I’m going to stock up on these. I can’t imagine how crazy he will be if they ever stop production or change the materials.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Our German Sheppard loves these
Size: Medium
These cost a bit more than tennis balls, but they are so much nicer and longer lasting. For starters, they stay cleaner than tennis balls because they’re smooth rubber. Dirt won’t build up on them and if anything does stick, like grass or soil, it falls off once the dog slobber dries. They’re also thick, so they don’t fall apart or blow out like a normal tennis ball does in our dog’s jaws after 30 seconds. Our GS chomps on these like crazy and the only damage they’ve suffered is a crack that developed from the edge of the hole, but the crack is growing very slowly and none of these balls have totally failed yet. The balls do whistle when thrown ant high speed and that may help a dog track and locate it, but I’m not sure. Our neighbors hear the whistling too so it’s far from silent. Lastly the orange ball is easy to locate out in our yard, but the dark blue practically disappears.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great for smaller dogs
Size: Small
These two balls are perfect for the smaller mouthed dog that loves to play fetch.
These balls are not only super durable (lots of teeth biting), but float in the baby pool we use for our miniature dachshunds.
The value here is much better than you’d find anywhere else. The noise, if bitten hard enough, was “low” at best. Easy to spot/find if overthrown. Will definitely buy again once these are in bad repair; so far, so good-love these for my fur babies!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
★★★★★ 5
My dogs favorite balls
Size: Medium
These are great for my dog who always has to have a ball in her mouth. Not too hard so I don't have to worry about her teeth. They last for ever. They do lose their shape a little over time (like I said, she always has a ball in her mouth) they become a little oval in shape. They still bounce, she still chases it and she still chews on it so I don't think she notices or cares. I've gotten her a bag full of these over time and I have only seen one that she chewed a chunk out.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023