Philodendron, Blushing Philodendron, Red-Leaf Philodendron 'Imperial Red'

Philodendron

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Red
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patent expired
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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

Sebring, Florida

Venice, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Gonzales, Louisiana

Austin, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2009 | neutral


Editor's Note

Plant Patent number 6337 has expired

M
(Zone 11) | June 2004 | neutral

The usual P. erubescens grow wild here, but only in the cool forests on the hills and mountains. It is found under high humid and lighten...Read More

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Keizer, OR (Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

This is a nice addition to a subtropical landscape. The color is quite variable from one plant to another, however, lending some credence...Read More

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