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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Climbs 3 to 6 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: When grown in extreme high light, leaves can be almost totally white with small pink and green specks. Leaves age to a lime green color.
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Whipple Way'
  • 'Variegatum'
  • 'Albo-maculata'

Common names
  • Variegated Philodendron
Also sold as:
  • Philodendron imbe 'Variegata'

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Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2013-12
Palm Hammock Orchid Estate nursery

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