Philodendron, Blushing Philodendron, Red-Leaf Philodendron 'Black Cardinal'

Philodendronerubescens

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
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
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
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:

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Hayward, California

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Miami, Florida

Geismar, Louisiana

Fairmont, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2009 | neutral


Editor's Note

Plant Patent Number 5355 has expired

L
Fairmont, WV (Zone 6a) | August 2008 | positive

this is a beautiful container plant in my zone, it likes shaded sunlight, and lots of water. i feed it once every 3 months during the sum...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | January 2008 | positive

From what i can tell,this is the plant i have and it has shocked me by doing fine outdoors all winter in the bay area. Months of nights i...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | positive

Large, heart-shaped foliage, prominent petioles, red stems. Spreading, cascading habit. Good in hanging baskets, enjoys low light exposur...Read More

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