General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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 6-15 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Glossy dark green upper, red reverse
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: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Philodendron

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Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2019-10-23
Lovely climber
Location: Denpasar Bali Indonesia.
Date: 2021-03-24
Juvenile stage of Maxicanum Leaf.
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Date: 2016-06-14

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