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Philodendron, Variegated Philodendron 'Variegata'

Philodendronsagittifolium

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Philodendron sagittifolium by katwoman77
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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
sagittifolium (sag-it-ee-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Philodendron ilsemanii
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Pink/Rose
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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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

Sebring, Florida

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katwoman77
Hanover, PA (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

Gorgeous Philodendron, top of the leaves are variegated and the under side is Pink-Red - spectacular!

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