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 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Lance-shaped bright green leaves with flecks of gold sometimes have pops of red, bronze or orange. Leaves have grooved margins. |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Parentage: | Philodendron tortum x Philodendron wendlandii |
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