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: Trails or climbs 6 to 8 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Flower Color: Other: Spathe is pale green on the outside with cherry red color on the blade and deeper red on the tube.
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
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: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Spade Leaf Philodendron
  • Burgundy Philodendron

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