General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full 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 Spread: Trails and climbs to 6 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
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 for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20,916
Epiphytic
Parentage: Irradiation sport of: Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium

Trade name information:
Trade Name: Frilly Philly™
Cultivar name: 'UFM1'
Common names
  • Philodendron
  • Heart Leaf Philodendron
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium
  • Synonym: Philodendron scandens subsp. oxycardium

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