General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Golden yellow-green
Fruit: Edible to birds
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
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
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19,214; PBR25,836

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Golden Xanadu
Cultivar name: 'Twyph0007'
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Philodendron xanadu
  • Synonym: Thaumatophyllum xanadu
Also sold as:
  • Golden Form

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Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2015-08
conservatory
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: 8/30/21
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2021-03-17
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2019-11-23
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2021-03-17
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