The Greek Foundation: Philo + Dendron = Tree Lover
The name “philodendron” encodes a 3,000-year-old Greek love story in just four syllables. From the ancient word philos (φίλος) meaning “dear” or “beloved” and dendron (δένδρον) for “tree,” these plants literally embody “tree-loving” behavior—a botanical romance that explains their climbing, clinging nature in tropical rainforests. The Greek Foundation: Philo + Dendron = Tree Lover The…
