What makes Philodendron fibrosum so distinctive isnt just the foliage. The stems are covered in dense, bristle like fibers that give the plant a completely different texture and character as it grows Six Great Containers for Growing Vegetables Philodendron scandens This silvery leafed perennial growing in the Chapman Garden at the Med School is often called Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) due to the fragrance of its leaves. However, it is not related