Home / Guides / Plant Files / Araceae

Philodendron Species

Philodendronbillietiae

Upload Image Print Article
Philodendron billietiae by katwoman77
View Gallery 20 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Info
Species
billietiae (bee-lee-e-tee-ye)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Fort Myers, Florida

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

View this plant in a garden
8 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
R
R
Rjeo
Fort Myers, FL | June 2017 | positive

This gets huge with very little "nudging"...I would caution gardeners not to over fertilize. It is one gorgeous plant!

G
G
giancarlo
Miami, FL (Zone 10a) | July 2007 | positive

Very attractive philodendron, rich green on leaves,
which can grow very large
and orange petioles and main underside vei...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Giant Swallowtail
(Papilio cresphontes)
BIRD FILES
Great Blue Heron
(Ardea herodias)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Giant Swallowtail
(Papilio cresphontes)
BIRD FILES
Great Blue Heron
(Ardea herodias)