General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 feet or more, depending on the supporting structure.
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Golden shades
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Offsets
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: Developed by rare plant breeder Dave Gordon in 1978.
Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Philodendron
  • Fiddle Leaf Philodendron
Also sold as:
  • Gordons Gold

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Location: Houston area
Date: 2020-07-06
Location: Houston area
Date: 2014-07-13
Location: Houston area
Date: 2018-10-04
Location: Houston area
Location: Houston area
Location: Houston area
Comments:
  • Posted by ShadyGreenThumb (North of Houston TX - Zone 9a) on Aug 19, 2012 4:18 PM concerning plant:
    Houseplant or outdoors in mild/tropical temperatures. Provide winter protection.

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