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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 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: Trails or climbs 4 to 8 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
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
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Photo by skylark
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2014-12
Philodendron mayoi
Location: Denpasar Bali Indonesia.
Date: 2021-03-18
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2018-09-21
Climber that ascends from a thick (over time) trunk. Leaves will
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2014-12
new shoot of Philodendron mayoi

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