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Philodendron, Blushing Philodendron, Red-leaf Philodendron 'Burgundy'

Philodendronerubescens

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Philodendron erubescens by giancarlo
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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
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Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

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giancarlo
Miami, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2006 | positive

An attractive philodendron with an intense bottle green color leaf,
and a rich burgundy color on the underside.

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