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caring for an philodendron squamiferum Philodendron squamiferum – Foliage FactoryPhilodendron squamiferum Philodendron squamiferum combines green climbing foliage with red, bristly petioles. Young plants can produce simpler leaves, while mature climbing growth develops a more divided outline. The plant grows from a climbing stem with nodes and aerial roots. A pole guides the stem upward, while open space around the support lets the lobed blades expand. Red bristly petioles and mature lobing in Philodendron squamiferum Petioles:
Philodendron squamiferum
Philodendron squamiferum combines green climbing foliage with red, bristly petioles. Young plants can produce simpler leaves, while mature climbing growth develops a more divided outline.
The plant grows from a climbing stem with nodes and aerial roots. A pole guides the stem upward, while open space around the support lets the lobed blades expand.
Red bristly petioles and mature lobing in Philodendron squamiferum
- Petioles: Red bristly petioles add texture below the leaf blades.
- Leaf shape: Green leaves become more lobed as the plant matures.
- Growth habit: Climbing stem with aerial-root development at the nodes.
- Juvenile growth: Young leaves may be simpler before mature lobing becomes clearer.
- Indoor outline: Upright growth leaves open space for lobed leaves around the climbing stem.
- Origin: A botanical species recorded from the Guianas and northern Brazil in wet tropical conditions.
How Philodendron squamiferum develops on support
Philodendron squamiferum is a climbing species with red bristly petioles and leaves that become more divided as the plant matures. When aerial roots attach to a coarse surface, the stem can climb upward and leave more space for the lobed blades.
The red bristly petioles sit below the leaves along the upright stem. A vertical surface also keeps mature foliage from crowding the pot as the stem gains height.
Philodendron squamiferum care for climbing growth
- Light level: Keep it in bright indirect light so developing leaves receive enough light with lower scorch risk.
- Watering: Let the upper substrate partly dry between waterings, especially when room temperatures are lower.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity helps new lobed leaves expand with fewer dry edges.
- Temperature: Warm, stable conditions keep new roots and climbing nodes active.
- Potting mix: Use a chunky mix to keep oxygen around the roots after watering.
- Climbing support: A moss pole or coarse vertical surface lets aerial roots attach as the stem climbs.
- Repotting: Repot when the root system fills the pot or the support can no longer hold the stem securely.
- Fertilising: Feed lightly during active growth, especially when the plant is producing larger lobed leaves.
- Pruning: Remove damaged foliage and guide side shoots back toward support before the stem becomes awkward to train.
- Semi-hydroponics: Mineral culture can work if the roots are well aerated and the climbing stem remains stable above the pot.
Philodendron squamiferum leaf and root problems
- Simple new leaves: Low light, weak attachment or juvenile growth can keep leaves less divided.
- Brown tips: Check humidity and watering consistency before increasing water volume.
- Root rot: Wet, compacted substrate can damage roots and yellow older leaves.
- Aerial roots: Smooth supports may not give aerial roots enough grip as the stem gains weight.
- Crowded foliage: Lobed leaves can mark or bend if the plant is pressed against shelves or neighbouring plants.
- Pests: Inspect bristly petioles, leaf backs and new growth for mites, mealybugs and scale.
Philodendron squamiferum safety
Philodendron squamiferum contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals and should not be chewed or ingested.
Published description and name of Philodendron squamiferum
Philodendron squamiferum was described by Eduard Friedrich Poeppig and published in Nova Genera ac Species Plantarum in 1845. The species name squamiferum means scale-bearing, matching the bristly texture on the petioles.
With a stable support, Philodendron squamiferum can mature from simpler juvenile leaves into more lobed foliage on an upright stem.
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Definitely Not Unflavored. This is Tart / Sour, Which Limits the Options to Certain Juices
Flavor Name: Unflavored, Size: 1.46 Pound (Pack of 1)
I was expecting an unflavored fiber powder. However, expect a sour/tart taste. This means you can't add it to tea or coffee. I don't think it is appropriate to say that it is "unflavored" as I've had psyllium husk from other vendors that are truly "unflavored" (i.e. no citric acid). Dextrin (another fiber source) is also unflavored. But this Metamucil is tart (like sucking a lime) and can only be added to tart juices like orange juice or lemonade.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Happy it is unflavored
Flavor Name: Unflavored, Size: 1.46 Pound (Pack of 1)
I was worried about the taste based on some of the reviews. I tried it in my coffee, and I'm glad I did it that way. I keep coffee in the fridge, so that is what I mixed with one tablespoon of this. I use half and half and no sugar. I tasted it. It tastes like burnt coffee. Not a bad thing...thats just what the taste it added. I decided to see what would happen if I added a splash of a flavored creamer. The taste went away instantly. Hope this helps someone!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Purchase or perish.
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
I don't think Mike can produce anything below 5 stars. In his recent Christmas episode on the Naked Bible Podcast I was a bit wary of listening to it. I realize this is a review of his book here, but let me make my point. The problem with not wanting to listen to his Christmas episode is that I don't really care if Christmas was/is a pagan holiday. So, honestly, it wasn't appealing to me. Somehow I ended up listening to it, and I'm telling you the amount of information he crammed in there was FASCINATING. I'm not kidding. I was so tired of hearing that subject (because I've been born and raised into Christianity), but Mike and Trey did their thing and it had me on the edge of my metaphorical seat the entire time. If you listen to that episode (Naked Bible Episode 195) you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. And what's the point of all that I just said? It's that Mike doesn't do anything half way. All that he puts out is serious work that is worthy of much consideration. No Hillary v. Trump fact checking here (though I'm sure he'd encourage you to research what he's saying). The point is, however, that not everyone has the training that he or his contemporaries have. And THAT is exactly why it is paramount that we rely upon scholars who have said extensive training.
I challenge you with this (something I've challenged myself to accept): You essentially know nothing about the Bible if you don't have not just Heiser's background, but other scholars such as John H. Walton. There are many to list, but Walton would be a good companion to list next to Heiser. If you're the lay-person, do yourself a favor and pick up this work, or The Unseen Realm (or both!) and any of Walton's work. Open up your mind and challenge yourself to realize that unless you are incredibly familiar with the Ancient Near East's way of life and thought processes, then it's highly likely that you don't actually understand what is going on when you read the Bible.
Enter "The Bible Unfiltered."
Considerations for the seminary student:
This is a great book for those who need a quick reference on a particular subject. Heiser's name is well known, and thus to reference this book in one's papers, even for a one-liner, is to reference legitimate scholarship. I'm not advocating that one does one's entire paper off of just one chapter from this book, but my point is more-so that with Heiser's reputation it will be known that you're not quoting Joe Scholar who earned his PhD in I Do What I Want. If you know Mike then you know that he's done a lot of work to present to you CONTEXTUAL research on any given listed topic. For that alone the price is worth it (though it undoubtedly cost him more to do the research that it does for us to purchase the book).
Considerations for the lay-person:
1. On p. 7, Heiser says, "If Bible study doesn't seem like work to you, you aren't really doing it." Yes, that's harsh, but so was Phinehas, Peter, Paul, and Jesus. (Even Bonhoeffer was harsh in his "The Cost of Discipleship")! Over and over again Heiser says on his podcast that Bible reading is not actually Bible STUDY (not yelling, I just don't have italics in this comment box).
2. This book is great for having a quick reference for subjects. You do not have to read the book in order to understand the content of any given chapter. I use this book to help direct me to other scriptures that I can't seem to remember. Here, Heiser treats topics with brevity, yet with depth at the same time--depth that stems from years of immersing hisself in the original cultural context, the surrounding culture's contexts, and original languages of the Bible. In other words, this book will act, for the lay person, as an appetizer that gets you excited for the full meal and subsequently spark a desire within you to finally take seriously contextual Bible study. If you've never read Heiser's stuff before, this is a great place for you to get introduced to his work. From here I'd recommend getting The Unseen Realm, and then Reversing Hermon. Follow all his other works at drmsh.com, nakedbiblepodcast.com, and moreunseenrealm.com (I'm not getting paid to say all of this).
Considerations for the scholar:
Rid yourself of your presuppositions, get with the times, and adopt the supernatural worldview of the Bible's authors, because yours isn't supernatural enough. (Can that be considered speaking the truth in love?...)
(Pictures won't rotate for some reason. Sorry!). My hand on the book next to the Schuyler Bible shows the size of the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Resource
Format: Paperback
Heiser is always top notch!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
5 stars
Format: Paperback
Great book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026